Q1
How are civil servants selected?
AThrough competitive examinations
BBy random selection
CBy inheritance
DBy popular vote
SSCClass 8 (SSC)History-Political Science (इतिहास-राज्यशास्त्र)Ch 20 · Topic 1
Bureaucracy
Bureaucracy refers to the permanent administrative machinery that implements government policies, providing continuity and expertise in gove
Core concept
Civil servants, selected through competitive examinations, form the permanent bureaucracy that continues regardless of which political party is in power.
How it works
The bureaucracy implements policies decided by elected representatives, providing technical expertise and administrative continuity.
Why it matters
Bureaucrats work at various levels, from national ministries to district administration, ensuring government policies reach citizens.
Key detail
An efficient, honest bureaucracy is essential for good governance, translating political decisions into effective actions for citizens.
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• Civil servants: selected via competitive exams.
• They form permanent bureaucracy.
• This continues regardless of ruling party.
• Bureaucracy implements elected officials' policies.
• It provides technical expertise, continuity.
• Bureaucrats work at national to district levels.
• This ensures policies reach citizens.
• Efficient bureaucracy is essential for good governance.