Who was the first Indian to be recruited into the Indian Civil Service in British India?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Satyendranath Tagore.
Satyendranath Tagore was the first Indian to join the Indian Civil Service (ICS) in British India.
He achieved this distinction in 1863.
Satyendranath Tagore was the eldest brother of the well-known poet Rabindranath Tagore.
His entry into the ICS marked a significant milestone in Indian history, as it highlighted the growing demand for Indians to be represented in the administrative services of British India, a key aspect of the Indian independence movement.