Which of the following measure/s was/were taken by the Lord Cornwallis? 1. Raising the civil servants’ salary 2. Strict enforcement of rules against private trade 3. Enforcing promotions through seniority Choose the correct answer from below given codes: |ForumIAS

Q. Which of the following measure/s was/were taken by the Lord Cornwallis?
1.Raising the civil servants’ salary
2.Strict enforcement of rules against private trade
3.Enforcing promotions through seniority
Choose the correct answer from below given codes:

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation: Cornwallis (governor-general, 1786-93) was the first to bring into existence and organise the civil services. He tried to check corruption through—

raising the civil servants’ salary,
strict enforcement of rules against private trade,
debarring civil servants from taking presents, bribes etc.,
enforcing promotions through seniority.

Source: Spectrum Modern India

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