Question

In the context of India, which one of the following is the characteristic appropriate for bureaucracy?
1. An agency for widening the scope of parliamentary democracy
2. An agency for strengthening the structure of federalism
3. An agency for facilitating political stability and economic growth
4. An agency for the implementation of public policy

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : An agency for the implementation of public policy

The Correct Answer is An agency for the implementation of public policy.

 

• Bureaucracy is the Permanent Executive.
• It may happen that a Political party is defeated in elections and the new government wants to opt for new policies in the place of policies of the previous government.
• In such a situation, it is the responsibility of the administrative machinery (bureaucracy) to faithfully and efficiently participate in drafting the policy and in its implementation. Hence Option 4 is Correct.

 

• The United Kingdom is not a federal country yet it has a bureaucratic system. Hence Option 2 is Not Correct.
• Political stability depends on the strength in parliament or legislation of a particular state. Hence Option 3 is Not Correct.