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Satyendranath Tagore was the first Indian to be appointed to the British Civil Services. Option "Lala Lajpat Rai" was a prominent freedom fighter but did not join the British Civil Services. Option "C.R. Das" was a key leader but did not serve in the Civil Services. Option "Bal Gangadhar Tilak" was also a prominent leader but not in the Civil Services.