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Questions Related to bureaucracy

Which one of the following explains the concept of Selection from within? 

  1. Selection of candidates through direct recruitment

  2. Selection based on merit

  3. Selection through promotions

  4. Selection based on seniority


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Selection from within concept deals with the selection through promotions. It means that the selection is done through the action of choosing someone as being the best at his work. The skill of that individual bring out the best in his work, so he is selected by his within capability.

Who carries out the function of ensuring security of the country?

  1. Defence Minister

  2. Armed forces

  3. Prime Minister

  4. Civil Servants


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indian Armed Forces are the military forces consist of the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Airforce. They are responsible for maintaining and protecting the territorial security and integrity of India. They work under Defence ministry of the Union government and take actions against the aggression and rebellion.

Which of the following means that a civil service should not be held directly responsible for any success or failure of policy?

  1. Permanent mechanism

  2. Anonymity

  3. Political neutrality

  4. Consistency


Correct Option: B

Who holds the Minister responsible for malpractices?

  1. Secretary

  2. Parliament

  3. Prime Minister

  4. President


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?

  1. Council of Ministers

  2. Democracy

  3. Bureaucracy

  4. Parliamentary System


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?

  1. Civil servants

  2. Prime Minister

  3. President

  4. Council of Ministers


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?

  1. President

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Secretary

  4. Armed Forces


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?

  1. Council of Ministers

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Bureaucracy

  4. President


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?

  1. Reservation policy

  2. Security policy

  3. Government

  4. Parliament


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?

  1. Democracy

  2. Bureaucracy

  3. Reservation

  4. Security


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.