First time which country introduced competitive examination for selection of public servants?
Correct answer: C. China
- A. Pakistan
- B. USA
- C. China
- D. New zeland
Explanation
China developed the imperial examination system for selecting government officials, with roots in the Sui dynasty. It became a major model of civil-service recruitment long before modern Western competitive examinations.
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