A new government wins the election and reverses old policies. What is expected of the permanent civil servants?
AResign along with the old ministers
BRefuse to draft the new policies
CCampaign for the old ruling party
DStay neutral, implement new policies
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Stay neutral, implement new policies
1. The bureaucracy is the permanent executive.
2. It must remain politically neutral.
3. It faithfully drafts and implements the elected government's policies.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Political Science, Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter 4, Executive._
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