Initially Civil Services in India were designed to achieve the goals of neutrality and effectiveness, which seems to be lacking in the present context. Do you agree with the view that drastic reforms are required in Civil Services? Comment.
What the examiner wants
Comment: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “Initially Civil Services in India were designed to achieve the goals of neutrality and effectiveness, which seems to be lacking in the present context. Do you agree with the view that drastic reforms are required in Civil Services? Comment.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on Civil Service Reform & Neutrality.
Demand-wise check
- 1Initially Civil Services in India were designed to achieve the goals of neutrality and effectiveness, which seems to be lacking in the present context≈95 words
- 2Do you agree with the view that drastic reforms are required in Civil Services?≈95 words
Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.
Answer plan
Where marks usually go
- Writing generally about Civil Service Reform & Neutrality without directly resolving: “Initially Civil Services in India were designed to achieve the goals of neutrality and effectiveness, which seems to be lacking in the present context.”
- Under-developing the second scoring limb: “Do you agree with the view that drastic reforms are required in Civil Services?”
Value addition
- Cause→mechanism→outcome flowchart or compact process diagram
→ Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.
Official source anchors
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