Explanation:

Second option is correct.
The civil services were reformed and modernised by Lord Cornwallis and hence he is called the “Father of Indian Civil Service”. Cornwallis realised that in order to consolidate the British rule in India, it was very important to organise the civil services. It has to be noted here that the collectors in this period were British and Indians were completely excluded because the British wanted an administration based on British ideas and practices; the ability and integrity of Indians were not trusted.