2021 · Q32
Which one of the following statements about the British Indian Medical Service (IMS) is not correct?
General KnowledgeHistory of India
- AIMS began in 1764.
- BIt recruited health professionals by means of a competitive examination.
- CIndians were never admitted to IMS.
- DThe IMS was at first meant to look after the troops.
Explanation
The Indian Medical Service traces its origin to 1764 (the Bengal Medical Service), recruited health professionals through competitive examination, and was initially meant to look after European troops. Indians were admitted to the IMS — the first Indians entered through the competitive examination in the 19th century — so the claim that Indians were never admitted is the incorrect statement.