The civil services in India were organised by which Governor-General, who is called the father of the civil services in India?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Lord Cornwallis
Lord Cornwallis (Governor-General 1786–1793) reorganised the Company’s service: he banned private trade by officials, raised their salaries and made promotion depend on seniority. For this he is called the father of the civil services in India.