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Partition & Independence
Question No. 174Interactive Test Mode
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Q174. Who among the following Governor Generals created the Covenanted Civil Service of India which later came to be known as the Indian Civil Service?

Who among the following Governor Generals created the Covenanted Civil Service of India which later came to be known as the Indian Civil Service?

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Correct Answer: Option (C) — Cornwallis

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Lord Cornwallis (Governor-General 1786–1793) is known as the 'Father of Civil Services in India'. He reformed and structured the service into Covenanted (higher administrative posts reserved for Europeans) and Uncovenanted services, separated commercial and administrative branches, and increased salaries to prevent corruption.

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Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2010 (Q174)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicModern History → Partition & Independence
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — Cornwallis

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2010 Q174

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2010 GS Paper I Question 174 (Modern History)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2010 Modern History (Partition & Independence) question is Option (C): "Cornwallis". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2010 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Modern History" and micro-topic "Partition & Independence". You can explore all repeated questions from Partition & Independence in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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