WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which of the following was a recommendation of the Macaulay Committee (1854) that was a direct consequence of the Charter Act of 1853?

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

Answer options

  1. The abolition of the East India Company's rule.
  2. The introduction of English as the medium of instruction in all government schools.
  3. The establishment of a separate civil service for Indians.
  4. The implementation of open competitive examinations for the Indian Civil Service.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: The implementation of open competitive examinations for the Indian Civil Service.