General Studies · Tenure System and Central Secretariat Staffing
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the administrative structure and staffing in the Central Secretariat? A. The separation of roles empowers the Secretary to impartially and objectively examine proposals originating from executive agencies. B. The fixed tenure of service for a Joint-Secretary in the Central Secretariat is established as five years. C. The Simon Commission (1930) advocated against the use of the tenure system in the Central Secretariat. D. Lord Curzon is considered the father of the tenure system, having introduced it in India in 1905. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- 1A, C and D Only
- 2A, B and D Only✓
- 3B, C and D Only
- 4A, B and C Only
Correct answer
A, B and D Only
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