Who was the first Indian to join the Indian Civil Service?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Satyendranath Tagore.
Explanation:
· Satyendranath Tagore was the first Indian to join the Indian Civil Service (ICS) in 1863.
· He was the elder brother of Rabindranath Tagore, the Nobel laureate poet.
· His entry into the ICS marked a significant milestone as Indians were generally excluded from high-ranking administrative services under British rule.
· Satyendranath Tagore's achievement was instrumental in inspiring other Indians to pursue careers in the civil service, which was later instrumental in the nationalist movement.