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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 among the following was the first woman Governor of an Indian state?

प्रधानमंत्री का कार्यकाल कितने वर्षों का होता है?

राज्यसभा के सदस्यों का चुनाव किस प्रकार से होता है?

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Rajya Sabha?

न्यायिक समीक्षा किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

न्यायिक समीक्षा का सिद्धांत किसके द्वारा समर्थित है?

राज्यसभा की कार्यप्रणाली किस पर आधारित है?

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

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

विधेयक प्रस्तुत करने का अधिकार संसद के किस सदन के सदस्यों को है?