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UPSC Prelims PYQ | History of Civil Services in India

Q1. Indianisation of the Civil Services was done by
(a) Lord Ripon
(b) Lord Mayo
(c) Lord Lytton
(d) Lord Reading

(UPSC Prelims 1987)

Answer: (c) Lord Lytton

Explanation: Lord Lytton initiated steps toward Indianisation of the Civil Services, allowing Indians to compete in the exams for administrative posts. This was a significant shift from earlier policies that restricted such opportunities.