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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

Who is the head of the government in India?

सूचना का अधिकार किस अधिनियम के अंतर्गत आता है?

Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

विधान सभा के चुनाव में किस निर्वाचन प्रणाली का उपयोग होता है?

Which of the following is the highest court of appeal in India?

भारतीय न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता का मूल सिद्धांत क्या है?

What is the procedure for impeachment of the President of India?

संविधान सभा की अंतिम बैठक किस वर्ष हुई थी?

किस संविधान संशोधन में "सौम्य" शब्द की जगह "विनम्र" शब्द का उपयोग किया गया?

Which article of the Indian Constitution mentions the procedure for amendment?