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When was the first ICS examination held in London?

  1. A
    1853
  2. B
    1855
  3. C
    1857
  4. D
    1860

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Although the Charter Act of 1853 established the legislative principle of open competitive recruitment for the Indian Civil Service, the administrative framework was organized by the Macaulay Committee, and the first actual competitive examination took place in London in July 1855.

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When was the first ICS examination held in London?
A
1853
B
1855
C
1857
D
1860

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