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UPSC CSE Prelims

Subject: Indian Polity Chapter: Cabinet Secretary

2020 PYQ

Question 16

In the context of India, which one of the following is the characteristic appropriate for bureaucracy?

Choose one answer AAn agency widening the scope of parliamentary democracy BAn agency for strengthening the structure of federalism CAn agency for facilitating political stability and economic growth DAn agency for the implementation of public policy

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Correct answer: D

Correct Option: D (An agency for the implementation of public policy) Explanation: The permanent administrative bureaucracy advises elected leaders and implements laws and government programmes, ensuring continuity across changes of ministry. Option-wise Analysis: A. Incorrect - It serves representative institutions, but does not itself widen parliamentary democracy. B. Incorrect - Administration operates within the federal system but has no unique duty to strengthen federalism. C. Incorrect - Stability and growth may result indirectly, not define bureaucracy’s institutional role. D. Correct - implementing public policy is its primary distinguishing function.

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