WBCS.LIVE practice question

What was the significance of the Statutory Civil Service introduced in 1879?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Allowed Indians to join administrative services through nomination
  2. Reserved posts for Indians in judiciary
  3. Created first provincial civil service
  4. Introduced ICS exams in Indian languages

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Allowed Indians to join administrative services through nomination