In the context of British rule in India, who among the following Governor-Generals created a professional cadre of company servants making provisions for them for generous salaries?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Lord Cornwallis.
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Lord Cornwallis reformed the administration of the British East India Company by creating a professional cadre known as the Civil Service.
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He introduced provisions for giving regular and generous salaries to company servants to reduce corruption and inefficiency.
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Cornwallis implemented judicial and administrative reforms, collectively known as the “Cornwallis Code.”
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His policies helped organize and strengthen the company’s service system.
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Other options like Lord Mayo, Lord Dalhousie, and Warren Hastings contributed significantly, but the credit for creating a professional service cadre goes to Lord Cornwallis.