Who was the first person from Assam to clear the Indian Civil Service (ICS) Examination?

The correct answer is option 2. Key Points The first person from Assam to clear the Indian Civil Service (ICS) Examination was Anundoram Borooah (also spelled Anandaram Dhekial Phukan Borooah) in 1870. He cleared the prestigious ICS examination in 1870, becoming the first Assamese and the fifth Indian to do so. He later served in important administrative posts under the British Government. Apart from being a civil servant, he was a renowned Sanskrit scholar, lexicographer, and educationist. Authored several works including “English-Sanskrit Dictionary” and texts on Sanskrit grammar and literature. Additional Information Born in 1850 in Guwahati, Assam. Passed his MA in Sanskrit from Calcutta University (first Assamese to do so). Remembered as a pioneer who inspired Assamese youth to join modern education and competitive services.