alleryWho is the head of the state civil service?
AThe Chief Minister
BThe state Governor
CThe Chief Secretary
DThe Speaker's office
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. The Chief Secretary
1. The civil service is the permanent executive.
2. The Chief Secretary, an IAS officer, heads it.
3. The chief minister and Governor are political or ceremonial heads.
_Source: Wikipedia, State governments of India, Administrative machinery_
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