Question

Why is Lord Cornwallis called the founder of Civil Services in India?

Answer 1

Solution:

• Before Lord Cornwallis, the management of the company was controlled by the company's directors. They appointed employees of the company.
• However, Cornwallis appointed civil servants for administrative duties. They got very high salaries.
• People's temptation for public services has increased to such an extent that people from very aristocratic families in England are beginning to engage in such services.
• Therefore, Sir Cornwallis is called the founder of the Indian civil service.