The Permanent Executive

Q. Why does the minister take the final decision after any information is provided to him/her by the civil servants?

1. Ministers have in-depth knowledge about any field.
2. Ministers are expert at taking decisions.
3. Ministers are accountable to the public of the country.
4. Civil servants might provide reliable information.

Q. S1: Civil servants provide the information and technical expertise to the ministers.
​​​​​​​S2: The civil servants have a secured job as it is independent of the ruling party and government's tenure. Which of the following option is appropriate?

1. S1: True; S2: False
2. S1: False; S2: True
3. S1: True; S2: True
4. S1: False; S2: False

Q. The Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister, is the most Powerful Institution in the Indian Polity. In this context, answer the following :
Write any four functions of the ‘Cabinet’.

Q. provide the ministers with technical support.

1. Temporary executives
2. Civil servants
3. Political executives

Q. Why does the minister take the final decision after any information is provided to him/her by the civil servants?

1. Ministers are expert at taking decisions.
2. Ministers have in-depth knowledge about any field.
3. Ministers are accountable to the public of the country.
4. Civil servants might provide reliable information.

Q. Permanent executive is also known as ____________.

1. Prime Minister's office
2. President
3. Political Parties
4. Civil Servants

Q. Why is the minister more powerful than the civil servant?