Administrative Changes — Mains Questions

Analyze the evolution of the Indian Civil Service (ICS) under British rule and evaluate its enduring legacy in post-independence India.

Discuss the major administrative changes introduced by Lord Cornwallis and Lord Dalhousie. How did their policies contribute to the consolidation of British rule in India?

Examine the impact of British administrative changes on traditional Indian administrative systems, particularly in revenue and local governance. What was the legacy of these changes for independent India?