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Chapter 6: Administrative Machinery in India — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which of the following is the main function of the civil services in India?

Answer: B. Implementing government policies and programmes — Civil servants are responsible for carrying out the decisions and policies of the elected government. Law-making is done by the legislature.

Q: The Union Secretariat is headed by the:

Answer: C. Cabinet Secretary — The Cabinet Secretary is the administrative head of the Union Secretariat and the senior-most civil servant in India.

Q: Who is responsible for recruitment to All India Services and Central Services Class I posts?

Answer: A. Union Public Service Commission — The UPSC conducts recruitment examinations and makes recommendations for appointments to higher civil services.

Q: A candidate says, 'I want to join an all-India service that allows me to serve both the Centre and the States.' Which service is he referring to?

Answer: A. Indian Administrative Service — The IAS is an All India Service, and its officers serve under both the Union and State governments at different stages of their careers.

POLITICAL SCIENCE · CLASS 12th · Tamil Nadu State Board

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Chapter 6: Administrative Machinery in India — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from Tamil Nadu State Board CLASS 12th POLITICAL SCIENCE — Chapter 6: Administrative Machinery in India, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

Which of the following is the main function of the civil services in India?

A. Making laws
B. Implementing government policies and programmes ✓
C. Judging disputes between citizens
D. Electing members of Parliament

Answer: B. Implementing government policies and programmes
Civil servants are responsible for carrying out the decisions and policies of the elected government. Law-making is done by the legislature.

The Union Secretariat is headed by the:

A. Prime Minister
B. Cabinet Minister
C. Cabinet Secretary ✓
D. Chief Secretary

Answer: C. Cabinet Secretary
The Cabinet Secretary is the administrative head of the Union Secretariat and the senior-most civil servant in India.

Who is responsible for recruitment to All India Services and Central Services Class I posts?

A. Union Public Service Commission ✓
B. Election Commission
C. Finance Commission
D. National Human Rights Commission

Answer: A. Union Public Service Commission
The UPSC conducts recruitment examinations and makes recommendations for appointments to higher civil services.

Compare the Union Secretariat and the State Secretariat. Which statement is correct?

A. Both are headed by the same officer
B. The Union Secretariat serves the Central Government, while the State Secretariat serves the State Government ✓
C. Both are headed by the District Collector
D. Both are elected bodies

Answer: B. The Union Secretariat serves the Central Government, while the State Secretariat serves the State Government
The Union Secretariat functions under the Central Government, whereas the State Secretariat assists the state executive.

A candidate says, 'I want to join an all-India service that allows me to serve both the Centre and the States.' Which service is he referring to?

A. Indian Administrative Service ✓
B. Central Secretariat Service
C. State Civil Service
D. Municipal Service

Answer: A. Indian Administrative Service
The IAS is an All India Service, and its officers serve under both the Union and State governments at different stages of their careers.