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Q. Who introduced the system of Civil Services?

Answer : Lord Dalhousie
Explanation: The India Act, 1784: Established the principles of governance in India. Lord Cornwallis(1786-93). Lord Cornwallis is called the father of modern Indian Civil Service.
Charter Act 1853:  An open competitive examination was introduced and Indians were allowed to participate. Thus a committee on Indian Civil Service - Macaulay Committee was formed in 1854. The first examination was held in 1855. Lord Dalhousie (1848-1856)

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