UPSC Polity Question
Which one of the following options is correct with reference to Evolution of civil services in India?
A. Wellesley was the first to bring into existence and organize the civil services in India.
B. Cornwallis set up the Fort William college for training of new recruits.
C. Aitchison committee recommended for a Public Service Commission to be immediately established.
D. Lee commission recommended 50:50 parity between the Europeans and the Indians in direct recruitment of ICS.
Correct Answer:
D. Lee commission recommended 50:50 parity between the Europeans and the Indians in direct recruitment of ICS.
Explanation:
Option 'A' is incorrect because Cornwallis, not Wellesley, first organized the civil services. Option 'B' is incorrect because Wellesley, not Cornwallis, set up the Fort William college in 1800 for training. Option 'C' is incorrect because the Lee Commission, not the Aitchison Committee, recommended the immediate establishment of a Public Service Commission. Option 'D' is correct as the Lee Commission (1924) recommended that a 50:50 parity in direct recruitment to the ICS between Europeans and Indians be reached within 15 years.