Topic: Role of civil services in a democracy
2. The role of civil services in a democracy is crucial for the effective functioning of the government and the overall governance of the country. Explain. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 2 and mentioned as part of Mission-2024 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the various functions performed by the civil services in for the effective functioning of the government.
Directive:
Explain – Clarify the topic by giving a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the context. You must be defining key terms wherever appropriate and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin the answer by giving context of civil services as the steel frame.
Body:
Frist, write about the various functions performed by the bureaucracy – implementing public policies, maintaining public trust, ensuring continuity, managing crises etc. Cite examples and statistics to substantiate.
Next, write about role played by civil servants in upholding democracy and importance of upholding democratic values while leveraging the expertise of civil servants to achieve efficient and transparent governance.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
