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The Steel Frame Reimagined: All-India Services, Central Services, and Civil Service Governance•medium•9 questions•~14 min
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Question 01
easy
Which of the following is NOT an All-India Service?
Question 02
easy
Who is regarded as the 'Father of All-India Services' for his role in the Constituent Assembly?
Question 03
medium
Under Article 312, a new All-India Service can be created if:
Question 04
medium
Article 311 of the Constitution provides safeguards to civil servants. Consider the following:
1. A civil servant cannot be dismissed by an authority subordinate to the appointing authority.
2. A civil servant cannot be dismissed without an inquiry in which charges are communicated and hearing is provided.
3. These safeguards also apply to members of the defence services.
Which of the above are correct?
Question 05
hard
The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 made which change to the safeguards under Article 311?
Question 06
hard
The inquiry safeguard under Article 311(2) is NOT required in which of the following situations?
Question 07
medium
The salaries and pensions of All-India Service officers are paid by:
Question 08
medium
Which constitutional provision deals with the 'doctrine of pleasure' — the basis on which central civil servants hold their posts?
Question 09
hard
Under the All-India Services Act, 1951, senior posts not exceeding what percentage in IAS/IPS/IFS can be filled by promotion from state service officers?
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