Civil services were brought into existence in India by which Governor General?

Lord Cornwallis

The correct answer is Option 4 - Lord Cornwallis

Civil services were brought into existence in India by Lord Cornwallis. He was the Governor-General of India from 1786 to 1793 and again from 1798 to 1805.

Cornwallis introduced the Covenanted Civil Service of India in 1793. The Covenanted Civil Service was a body of British officials who were recruited through a competitive examination. The Covenanted Civil Service played a key role in the administration of British India.

Cornwallis also introduced a number of other reforms in India, including the Permanent Settlement Act and the Judicial Reform Act. He is considered to be one of the most important figures in the history of British India.