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Civil Services: Structure and Features

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Encompasses the All India Services (IAS, IPS, IFoS), Central Services, and State Services that execute government policies. The Constitution envisions a permanent, neutral bureaucracy to maintain continuity. Recruitment is typically merit-based through UPSC or SPSC exams. Notable features include security of tenure, political neutrality, and hierarchical organization. Civil servants play key roles in policy advice, field implementation, and administration. However, challenges like bureaucratic red tape, corruption, and inadequate training hamper efficiency. Reforms (e.g., lateral entry, performance-based appraisals) aim to modernize the civil services for responsive, accountable governance in a rapidly evolving democracy.

Practice Questions

Who is the guardian of the Indian Constitution?

संविधान के किस अनुच्छेद में मौलिक अधिकारों का विवरण है?

राज्यों के बीच शक्तियों का संतुलन किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the President of India?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the official language of the Union?

न्यायपालिका की संरचना में किसका प्रमुख योगदान होता है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the amendment process?

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

Who is responsible for the selection of the judges of the Supreme Court?

लोकसभा का चुनाव किस प्रकार से होता है?