Question

Explain the role of ministers and civil servants in the efficient administration of the department.

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Discuss how the progress of a country depends on the inter-relationship between the ministers and civil servants.

Solution:

The efficiency of a particular government department depends upon the inter-relationship between the minister and department secretaries and deputy secretaries.

The department-related decisions are made by the concerned minister but the information or expertise to make such decisions is provided by the civil servants.

Ministers are dependent on civil servants.​

​The mutual trust and understanding between the minister and civil servants can help in the efficient administration of the department.