SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The aim of the civil service examination system in Ancient China was to ____
A
limit government appointments to the aristocracy
B
open government service to all talented and able people
C
make it possible for women to serve in the government
D
make it difficult for anyone to work in the government
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Civil Service of the People’s Republic of China is the administrative system of the traditional Chinese government which consists of all levels who run the day-to-day affairs in China. The members of the civil service are selected through competitive examination.

Detailed explanation-2: -The examination system was an attempt to recruit men on the basis of merit rather than on the basis of family or political connection. Because success in the examination system was the basis of social status and because education was the key to success in the system, education was highly regarded in traditional China.

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