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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

कार्यपालिका और विधानपालिका के बीच संतुलन किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

राज्यपाल के कर्तव्य किस अनुच्छेद में दिए गए हैं?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख की उत्तराधिकार प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित है?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Union List of the Indian Constitution?

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद द्वारा नियंत्रित होती है?

Who is the guardian of the Indian Constitution?

What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha?

अनुच्छेद 370 किस राज्य को विशेष दर्जा प्रदान करता था?

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

न्यायपालिका के निर्णयों की binding प्रभावशीलता किस पर आधारित है?