Match the following

i. Works within the particular State in which recruited A. Indian Foreign Service


ii. Works in any central government office located either at the national Services capital or elsewhere in the country B. State Civil Services


iii. Works in a particular State to which allotted; can also be sent on deputation to the centre C. All India Services


iv. Works in Indian missions abroad D. Central Services

i. Works within the particular State in which recruited – B. State Civil Services

Explanation – The bureaucrats that are allotted in the state civil services works within the particular state in which they are recruited. They take the responsibility to work within and for a state. They have complete responsibility of the state and are not concerned with functions and working of the central government.


ii. Works in any central government office located either at the national capital or elsewhere in the country – D. Central Services


Explanation – The central Services are concerned directly with the administration and permanent bureaucracy of the Indian government. The bureaucrats of central services can work in the central government office which can be located in either at the national capital or elsewhere in the country that means they are not bound to the state government and works centrally with the main power structure. Its office can be located either at its capital or elsewhere.


iii. Works in a particular State to which allotted; can also be sent on deputation to the centre – C. All India services


Explanation – Members of All India Services are recruited by the centre (union government in federal polity), but their service are placed under various states cadres, and have the liability to serve both under state and the centre. Due to the federal structure this makes the union government stronger than the state government. Officers of Indian Administrative Services (IAS), Indian Foreign Services (IFS) and Indian Police Services (IPS) comply with All India Services Rules relating to pay, conduct, various allowances, etc.


iv. Works in Indian missions abroad – A. Indian Foreign Service


Explanation – The Indian Foreign Service officer is required to project India’s interests both at home and abroad on a wide variety of issues. They work in Indian missions abroad. This service is entrusted to conduct diplomacy and manage foreign relations of India. The diplomats serve in Indian Diplomatic Missions and International Organizations around the world. In addition, they serve at the headquarters of the Ministry of External Affairs in Delhi and the Prime Minister’s office as well.


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