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All India Services: IAS, IPS, IFoS

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Created under Article 312 to ensure uniform administration across states and the center. The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) handles policy formulation and district administration, the Indian Police Service (IPS) oversees law enforcement and internal security, and the Indian Forest Service (IFoS) manages forest resources and wildlife. AIS officers are recruited centrally, but serve both the Union and states, symbolizing cooperative federalism. They occupy top administrative positions, transferring between roles as needed. Despite criticisms of excessive elitism or politicization, AIS remains integral to implementing national policies uniformly, bridging the gap between the center’s directives and local realities.

Practice Questions

What is the minimum age required to become the President of India?

मौलिक अधिकारों के उल्लंघन पर तत्काल न्यायिक राहत किस अनुच्छेद में दी जाती है?

किस अनुच्छेद के तहत नागरिकों को वर्गीय भेदभाव से सुरक्षा मिलती है?

Which of the following is the longest-serving political party in India?

संसद की कार्यप्रणाली का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में मिलता है?

संसद सत्रों का आयोजन किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?

What is the term of office for the Vice President of India?

विधान सभा सदस्यों के विवाद समाधान की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद में है?

Who among the following can recommend the dissolution of the Lok Sabha?

संसद के अधिवेशन के अंतराल का निर्धारण किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?