Who was popularly known as the 'father of civil services in India'?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Lord cornwallis.
Lord Cornwallis is indeed widely recognized as the "father of civil services in India."He served as Governor-General of Bengal in the late 18th century.He significantly reformed and modernized the British administration in India.
William Bentinck:He was known for his social reforms, including the abolition of Sati (the practice of widow burning) in 1829.
Lord Dalhousie:He is associated with the Doctrine of Lapse, a policy used to annex Indian princely states under British control.
John Shore: He succeeded Lord Cornwallis as Governor-General of Bengal.