PPSC PCS 2025 · Question 46 of 100

Which of the following statements is true regarding the appointment of Indians to public offices under the British rule?

History

AThe Charter Act of 1833 completely eliminated the restrictions on Indians holding high public office.
BThe system of open competitive examination for public office appointments was introduced in 1853 and reaffirmed in 1858.Correct
CThe maximum age for admission to competitive examinations remained at twentythree throughout the period.
DIndians could only hold high public offices if they were appointed by the Secretary of State after 1858, with no competitive examination required.

Answer: B. The system of open competitive examination for public office appointments was introduced in 1853 and reaffirmed in 1858.

Open competitive examinations for the civil services were introduced in 1853 and reaffirmed after 1858.

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PPSC PCS 2025 · Question 46 of 100

History

AThe Charter Act of 1833 completely eliminated the restrictions on Indians holding high public office.
BThe system of open competitive examination for public office appointments was introduced in 1853 and reaffirmed in 1858.Correct
CThe maximum age for admission to competitive examinations remained at twentythree throughout the period.
DIndians could only hold high public offices if they were appointed by the Secretary of State after 1858, with no competitive examination required.

Open competitive examinations for the civil services were introduced in 1853 and reaffirmed after 1858.

Source: https://www.nimbusias.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Punjab-PCS-GS-Original-Paper-2025.pdf

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