Which one of the following statements about the British Indian Medical

Which one of the following statements about the British Indian Medical Service (IMS) is not correct ?

IMS began in 1764.
It recruited health professionals by means of a competitive examination.
Indians were never admitted to IMS.
The IMS was at first meant to look after the troops.
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-1 – 2021
The correct answer is C) Indians were never admitted to IMS.
Statement C is incorrect. While the Indian Medical Service (IMS) was initially dominated by Europeans, Indians were gradually admitted to the service, particularly from the late 19th century onwards, although they faced significant discrimination and were rarely promoted to higher ranks held by their European counterparts.
A) The IMS originated from the medical services of the East India Company’s presidencies, which were unified into a single service in 1764. B) Recruitment to the IMS was later done through competitive examinations held in London, which was a barrier for many Indians initially, but they did compete and get selected over time. D) The IMS primarily served the military forces of the British East India Company and later the British Indian Army, providing medical care to troops, though its role expanded over time to include civil medical duties.
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