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How did the Charter Act of 1853 impact the recruitment of civil services in India?

Option: 1

It introduced hereditary recruitment.


Option: 2

It abolished civil services altogether.


Option: 3

It introduced open competition and competitive examinations.


Option: 4

It allowed the British government to appoint civil servants directly.


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It introduced open competition and competitive examinations. The act shifted towards merit-based recruitment through competitive examinations.hence option c is correct.

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