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Who holds the Minister responsible for malpractices?

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  1. Secretary

  2. Parliament

  3. Prime Minister

  4. President

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Parliament (Union Legislature) keeps check on the conduct of ministers in the government. It exercises control on the cabinet and critically assess the policies of the cabinet. Members of the Parliament have the right to question the ministers about the working of their ministries. If they are not satisfied with their work they can pass no confidence vote against the minister. It is usually done to remove government in power.

Which is the administrative system that works under the Union Executive and has the responsibility of actual implementation of government's policies?

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  1. Council of Ministers

  2. Democracy

  3. Bureaucracy

  4. Parliamentary System

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Bureaucracy means civil servants or functionaries of the administration who are trained in public services and administration task of the nation.Bureaucracy is a system of 
administration wherein there is a specialization of functions, objective qualifications for office, action according to the adherence to fixed rules, and a hierarchy of authority and delegated power.

Who should abstain from taking a political stand or act according to their political views?

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  1. Civil servants

  2. Prime Minister

  3. President

  4. Council of Ministers

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bureaucrats or civil servants have strict code of conduct. They are supposed to be politically neutral. They must serve all political powers without being biased. They make policies and actions not in the influence of any political party's stand. They work for the administration of nation in which welfare of the people is paramount. They should abstain from taking any political stand which goes against the norms of bureaucracy.

Who gives expert advice to the Ministers?

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  1. President

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Secretary

  4. Armed Forces

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

To facilitate the efficient and capable administration, various departments and ministries are created. Secretariat is an organisation that aids the government in fulfilling its aims. It advices the ministers in framing policies. Principal or chief secretary is the head of the Secretariat.

Who undertakes the task of tax collection, environment protection, maintenance of law and order and provisions regarding social security?

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  1. Council of Ministers

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Bureaucracy

  4. President

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bureaucracy means civil servants or functionaries of the administration who are trained in public services and administration task of the nation. They form and implement public policies and work for the welfare of people. The collection of tax, rules regarding environment protection and implementing laws made by legislature in this regard and maintenance of law and order comes under the area of jurisdiction of Bureaucracy.

Which of the following is responsible for bringing the marginalised sections of society into the mainstream?

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  1. Reservation policy

  2. Security policy

  3. Government

  4. Parliament

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Reservation policy means reserving certain percentages of seats for certain marginalised section or backward classes in Government education institution, government jobs, promotions etc. It ensures equal participation and representation of marginalised sections of the society who otherwise cannot avail these opportunities.

Which of the following is an important instrument of social transformation?

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  1. Democracy

  2. Bureaucracy

  3. Reservation

  4. Security

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bureaucracy are not linked with politics. They work under government regime but remains politically neutral. Bureaucrats or public administrators play important roles in formation as well as implementation of the public policies. They work under strict rules and regulations and work for the welfare of the people. It articulates an ideology of state ownership and planning. It organises the 

means of its own reproduction by passing on to the off springs disproportionately, advantageous opportunities to obtain the qualification needed for entry into bureaucratic occupations and therefore the new class.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Bureaucracy?

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  1. Transparency

  2. Politically neutral

  3. Permanent in nature

  4. Anonymity

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Bureaucracy means civil servants or functionaries of the administration who are trained in public services and administration task of the nation. They are of permanent character and hold their post as government servants till the retirement age which is usually above 60 years of age. They make and implement policy and work for the administration of the Nation.
Bureaucrats work behind the curtain and do not come into limelight of media or otherwise. They are not applaud for any policy nor blamed for its failure. 
Bureaucracy serves all political parties in power without being bias. They are not affiliated with with any political party.
Bureaucracy is not accountable for their work of action. They are not responsible to show the mechanism of work and policy made. It is upon political executive to be transparent for the people of the nation.

How many types of Civil services are there in India?

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  1. 2

  2. 3

  3. 4

  4. 5

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
The Civil Services Examination is a competitive exam conducted by Union Public Services Commission. It recruits various civil servants for the Government of India. Broadly three types of civil services are :
1) Indian Administrative Services
2)Indian Foreign Services
3)Indian Police Services.

What gives stability to the political system?

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  1. Parliament

  2. Council of Ministers

  3. Government

  4. Bureaucracy

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bureaucracy means civil servants or functionaries of the administration who are trained in public services and administration task of the nation. They are of permanent character and hold their post as government servants till the retirement age which is usually above 60.