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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

What is the maximum strength of the Legislative Assembly of a state?

न्यायपालिका के अधिकार का सबसे महत्वपूर्ण आधार क्या है?

न्यायपालिका की संरचना में किसका प्रमुख योगदान होता है?

केंद्र और राज्य सरकारों के बीच शक्तियों का विभाजन किस अनुच्छेद में निर्धारित है?

Who among the following appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha?

संसद सदस्यों का वेतन का निर्धारण किसकी स्वीकृति से होता है?

नागरिकता की अवधारणा किस अनुच्छेद से शुरू होती है?

संसद में मतभेद सुलझाने के लिए किस व्यवस्था का प्रयोग होता है?

Who appoints the members of the Election Commission of India?