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Who started the Statutory Civil Services and when?

  1. A
    Lord Lytton - 1877
  2. B
    Lord Lytton - 1879
  3. C
    Lord Ripon - 1881
  4. D
    Lord Ripon - 1883

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The Statutory Civil Service was introduced by the Viceroy Lord Lytton in the year 1879. Under this system, one-sixth of the total Covenanted posts were to be filled by Indians nominated by local governments, subject to the approval of the Secretary of State.

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Who started the Statutory Civil Services and when?
A
Lord Lytton - 1877
B
Lord Lytton - 1879
C
Lord Ripon - 1881
D
Lord Ripon - 1883

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