Q1. Consider the following statements:
- Fort William College for training civil service recruits was established by Lord Dalhousie in 1800 at Calcutta.
- The Statutory Civil Service introduced in 1878–79 successfully enabled Indians of elite families to enter covenanted posts through nomination.
- Satyendranath Tagore was the first Indian to qualify for the Indian Civil Service in 1863.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 3 only
Correct Answer: A
Explanation :
- Statement 1 — Incorrect
Fort William College (1800) was established by Lord Wellesley, not Dalhousie, to train British recruits in administration, languages, and governance. - Statement 2 — Incorrect
The Statutory Civil Service (1878–79) introduced by Lord Lytton reserved one-sixth covenanted posts for nominated Indians, but- lacked merit-based standards
- faced administrative criticism
- failed and was abolished.
- Statement 3 — Correct
Satyendranath Tagore (1863) became the first Indian ICS officer; allocated to the Bombay Presidency.
Q2. With reference to the Aitchison Commission, consider the following statements:
- It was formed during the tenure of Lord Ripon.
- It recommended abolition of the Statutory Civil Service.
- It proposed a three-tier structure — Imperial, Provincial, and Subordinate services.
- It fixed the maximum age of entry into civil service at 23 years.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 2, 3 and 4 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 4 only
D. 1, 3 and 4 only
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
- Formed in 1886 under Lord Dufferin — not Ripon → Statement 1 Incorrect
- Abolition of Statutory Civil Service → Recommended
- Simultaneous exams in England & India — to be stopped
- Two-tier system replaced with three-tier → Imperial / Provincial / Subordinate
- Maximum entry age fixed at 23 years
Hence 2, 3, 4 = Correct
Q3. Consider the following statements:
- The Charter Act of 1833 introduced the idea of open competition for civil service recruitment.
- Lord Lytton introduced the Statutory Civil Service in 1878–79, reserving one-sixth covenanted posts for nominated Indians.
- The Durand Commission (1893) was set up during Lord Ripon’s tenure to reorganise civil services.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
- Statement 1 — Correct
Charter Act 1833 enunciated open competition, though not fully implemented. - Statement 2 — Correct
Statutory Civil Service (Lytton, 1878–79)- 1/6th covenanted posts
- nomination of Indians from elite families
- later abolished due to failure.
- Statement 3 — Incorrect
The Durand Commission / Durand Line (1893) relates to North-West Frontier policy under Lord Lansdowne, not civil service restructuring.
Q4. With reference to civil service reforms, consider the following statements:
- The Lee Commission (1924) recommended the establishment of a Public Service Commission and separation of the executive and judiciary in provinces.
- The Aitchison Committee recommended creation of a separate Federal Public Service Commission.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
- Statement 1 — Correct
Lee Commission (1924) recommended:- establishment of Public Service Commission (PSC)
- provincial separation of executive & judiciary.
- Statement 2 — Incorrect
Aitchison Committee did not seek a separate Federal PSC — only emphasized- independent PSC with separate budget.
Q5. Consider the following statements:
- From 1922, the ICS examination began to be conducted in India, first at Allahabad and later in Delhi.
- Based on Lee Commission recommendations, the Public Service Commission was established on 1 October 1926, which later became the Federal Public Service Commission.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
- Statement 1 — Correct
ICS exam started in India (1922) → Allahabad → later Delhi. - Statement 2 — Correct
Lee Commission (1924) led to creation of- Public Service Commission (1926)
- evolved into Federal Public Service Commission.
