GS PrelimsHistory (Modern India)Civil Services in British India1999

Which one of the following Indian leaders was dismissed by the British from the Indian Civil Service?

A

Satyendranath Tagore

B

Surendranath Banerji

C

R. C. Dutt

D

Subhash Chandra Bose

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

1. The question asks to identify the Indian leader dismissed by the British from the Indian Civil Service (ICS). 2. Satyendranath Tagore was the first Indian to qualify for the ICS in 1863 and completed his service. 3. Surendranath Banerji qualified for the ICS but was dismissed in 1874 on flimsy grounds, which became a major political issue highlighting racial discrimination. 4. R. C. Dutt (Romesh Chunder Dutt) also qualified for the ICS and served with distinction, later becoming president of the Indian National Congress. 5. Subhash Chandra Bose qualified for the ICS in 1920 but resigned voluntarily in 1921 to participate in the nationalist movement.

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