At which of the following places was the Indian Civil Service Examination held for the first time in India?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Allahabad .
The Indian Civil Service Examination was held for the first time in India at Allahabad in the year 1922. Prior to this, the exam was conducted only in London, making it inaccessible to most Indians due to distance and cost. The decision to conduct the exam in India was a result of growing nationalistic pressure and demands for greater Indian participation in governance. Holding the exam in India marked a significant step toward administrative inclusion and paved the way for more Indians to enter the prestigious civil services. Allahabad, being an important administrative center, was chosen as the first venue.