British Colonial Rule in India

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Correct Answer : Option b

Explanation
The development of civil services in India can be traced through the efforts of Lord Warren Hastings and Lord Cornwallis. Warren Hastings, the first Governor-General of India, laid the groundwork for administrative reforms by establishing the Board of Revenue and organizing the revenue system, indirectly shaping the civil services. His focus was on improving governance and consolidating British control. Later, Lord Cornwallis introduced more structured reforms, particularly with the Cornwallis Code (1793), which formalized the recruitment of civil servants based on merit and established a more organized system of governance. Cornwallis's reforms marked a significant shift towards a professional civil service, setting the foundation for the modern administrative framework in India.