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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?

  1. A
    Lord Mayo
  2. B
    Lord Cornwallis
  3. C
    Lord Dalhousie
  4. D
    Warren Hastings

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Lord Cornwallis is considered the father of Civil Services in India. He reformed the company administration by curbing corruption, raising salaries for company servants significantly to deter private trade, and institutionalizing a professional cadre of civil servants.

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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?
A
Lord Mayo
B
Lord Cornwallis
C
Lord Dalhousie
D
Warren Hastings

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