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Who introduced the system of Civil Services?

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

Answer options

  1. Lord Hardinge
  2. William Bentinck
  3. Warren Hastings
  4. Lord Dalhousie

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Warren Hastings

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Warren Hastings šŸ“š Explanation: Although Lord Cornwallis is called the 'Father of Civil Services' for organizing them, it was Warren Hastings who actually laid the foundation of the system. He introduced the post of the District Collector and separated the judicial and revenue functions. This provided the initial structure for British administrative rule in India.