Which Act provided for the competitive exam system for Civil Services?

Correct answer: (b) 1853

Explanation

In the Charter Act, 1853, it was provided that the salaries of the Board of Control and its other officers would be fixed by the government; however, the Company would pay them. The number of Directors was reduced from 24 to 18, out of which 6 were to be nominated by the Crown. It also provided that appointments would now be made through competitive examinations, without any kind of discrimination.