The IAS is an All India Service, recruited centrally but officers are allocated to state cadres for service. It is characterized by entry through rigorous competitive examination and a focus on general administration.
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Asked in KPSC KAS Prelims 2014 · Topic: The Governance System (Role of Civil Services in a Democracy)
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Answer: A. The IAS is a mandarin-type Civil Service, comparable very broadly to the examination-re‐ cruitment of higher services in Britain, France or Japan.
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