Question

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?

• A. S1: True; S2: True
• B. S1: True; S2: False
• C. S1: False; S2: True
• D. S1: False; S2: False

Answer 1

The correct option is A S1: True; S2: True

Civil servants provide the ministers with all necessary background information and technical expertise. The civil servants are part of the Permanent Executive. While the political executive changes with every change in government, the permanent executive remains in office.