With reference to Indian Civil Services, which of the following statement/s is/are correct? 1. Government of India Act, 1919 provided for a separate examination for the Indian Civil Service, which was to be held in India. 2. In the Indian Civil Service in 1941, the percentage of Indians was more as compared to the Europeans. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Both 1 and 2
Analyzing Statements on Indian Civil Services
The question asks us to evaluate two statements regarding the Indian Civil Services (ICS).
Let's examine each statement:
- Statement 1: Government of India Act, 1919 provided for a separate examination for the Indian Civil Service, which was to be held in India.
This statement is correct. The Government of India Act, 1919 was a significant step towards introducing self-governing institutions in British India. Among its provisions, it addressed the issue of the Indian Civil Service. Prior to this Act, the examination was primarily held in London, making it difficult for many Indian aspirants to compete. The 1919 Act recommended that steps be taken to increase the proportion of Indians in the ICS and provided for holding the examination in India as well, concurrently with the one in London. This provision aimed at facilitating greater Indian entry into the service. - Statement 2: In the Indian Civil Service in 1941, the percentage of Indians was more as compared to the Europeans.
This statement is also correct. Following the recommendations and changes initiated by the Government of India Act, 1919, the recruitment of Indians into the ICS increased significantly over the subsequent decades. By the late 1930s and early 1940s, the process of Indianization had progressed to a point where the number and consequently the percentage of Indian officers in the service surpassed that of European officers. By 1939, Indians constituted a majority of the recruits appointed since 1920, and by 1941, the total number of Indians serving in the ICS was greater than the total number of Europeans.
Based on the analysis of both statements, it is evident that both statements are factually correct regarding the Indian Civil Services.
Important Questions from National movement (1919 - 1939)
Chauri Chaura incident occurred in which year ______.
In which year did Motilal Nehru (Chairman) and eight other Congress leaders draft a constitution for India?
C. Rajagopalachari led the Salt Satyagraha in which of the following states?
Match the following events of 1920 with their dates before the Non- Co-operation Movement.
a. Political Conference of Raipur i. April 1920 b. Anti Rowlatt Act Black
Day in Bilaspurii. September 1920 c. First Labour Movement started
in Rajnandgaoniii. 17 March 1920 d. Meeting of leaders of Dhamtari
in Kandel Villageiv. 20 March 1920 Consider the following statements :
1. The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 recommended granting voting rights to all the women above the age of 21.
2. The Government of India Act of 1935 gave women reserved seats in legislature.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
