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Colonial administration reforms: Year when merit-based competitive exams for the Indian Civil Service were accepted in principle. Focus on the British decision to introduce open competition for the ICS. Choose the correct option.

Q: Colonial administration reforms: Year when merit-based competitive exams for the Indian Civil Service were accepted in principle. Focus on the British decision to introduce open competition for the ICS. Choose the correct option.

Reasoning Open competition for the ICS was accepted in principle in 1853, with examinations to be held in London. Final Answer 1853

Difficulty: Easy

1833
1853
1858
1882

Correct Answer: 1853

Explanation:

Reasoning

Open competition for the ICS was accepted in principle in 1853, with examinations to be held in London.

Final Answer
1853

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