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

In the context of India, which one of the following is the characteristic appropriate for bureaucracy?
  1. An agency for widening the scope of parliamentary democracy
  2. An agency for strengthening the structure of federalism
  3. An agency for facilitating political stability and economic growth
  4. An agency for the implementation of public policy

Solution

Bureaucracy (permanent executive) is primarily responsible for implementing public policy approved by the political executive. It is politically neutral and is not directly responsible for political stability or federal balance. Answer: (d).

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2020

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