The correct answer is 1 only. Important Points Reforms in Civil Services: Lord Cornwallis: He came to India as Governor-General in 1786. He was determined to purify the administration, but he realized that the Company's servants would not give honest and efficient service so long as they were not given adequate salaries. He enforced the rules against private trade and acceptance of presents and bribes by officials with strictness. At the same time, he raised the salary of the Company‘s servants. He also laid down that promotion in the Civil Services would be by seniority. So that, its members would remain independent of outside influence. Hence, statement 1 is correct. Lord Wellesley In 1800, ​he pointed out that even though civil servants often ruled over vast areas, they came to India at the immature age of 18 or so and were given no regular training before starting on their jobs. They generally lacked knowledge of Indian languages. Therefore, he established the Fort William college at Calcutta for the education of young recruits to the Civil Services. Hence, statement 2 is NOT correct. Lord Reading Civil services examination started to be held in India from 1922 onwards. It was not introduced by Lord Cornwallis. Hence, statement 3 is NOT correct.