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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.

In which of the following does Bureaucracy play an important role?

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  1. Social Inequality

  2. Security of society

  3. Democratisation of society

  4. Reservation of society

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Correct Option: C
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 a part of All-India Services?

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  1. State Government

  2. Indian Revenue Services

  3. Indian Foreign Services

  4. Indian Administrative Services

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
All India Service consists of civil services of India. The Indian Administration Service which is Administrative wing of India is one amongst three of All India services. 
Indian Foreign services recruits administrative diplomats for India who serve Outside India.
Indian Revenue services is the administrative revenue services of India.

Which of the following is permanent in nature?

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  1. Bureaucracy

  2. Council of Ministers

  3. Prime Minister

  4. President

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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.