MCQs_on_Lateral_Entry_in_Civil_Services.pdf

MCQs on Lateral Entry in Civil Services 1. Consider the following statements regarding the introduction of lateral entry in civil services: 1. The concept of lateral entry was introduced in India in 2018 through an advertisement by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). 2. Lateral entry...

MCQs on Lateral Entry in Civil Services 1. Consider the following statements regarding the introduction of lateral entry in civil services: 1. The concept of lateral entry was introduced in India in 2018 through an advertisement by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). 2. Lateral entry allows the recruitment of domain experts from outside the traditional bureaucratic setup. 3. The Constitution of India explicitly provides for lateral entry in the civil services under Article 312. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Answer: a) 1 and 2 only 2. With reference to reservations in lateral entry posts, consider the following statements: 1. The Akhilesh Kumar Singh Vs Ram Dawan & Others (2015) case was related to reservations in single post cadre appointments in civil services. 2. In lateral entry recruitment, reservations are applicable only if the posts are considered a part of a multi-post cadre. 3. The Supreme Court has mandated that 50% of lateral entry positions must be reserved for SC, ST, and OBC categories. Which of the above statements is/are correct?  a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Answer: a) 1 and 2 only 3. Consider the following provisions regarding lateral entry in civil services: 1. The Constitution provides the power to make rules for the recruitment to civil services under Article 309. 2. Lateral entry appointments in civil services are for a fixed tenure of 5 to 7 years, extendable based on performance. 3. The lateral entry system allows private-sector professionals to be recruited at senior management levels, such as Joint Secretary and Director. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 1 and 3 only c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Answer: b) 1 and 3 only 4. Which of the following committees recommended a two-tier entry system for the Indian Administrative Services (IAS), which includes lateral entry at the mid-career level? a) Baswan Committee b) Arvind Varma Committee c) D. Subbarao Committee  d) Damodaran Committee Answer: c) D. Subbarao Committee 5. In the context of constitutional provisions regarding lateral entry, consider the following statements: 1. Article 16(4) of the Constitution allows for reservations in appointments or posts in favor of backward classes. 2. The UPSC advertisement for lateral entry posts was withdrawn in 2018 due to the absence of reservation for SC, ST, and OBC candidates. 3. Lateral entry appointments can bypass the standard reservation system when the position is a 'single post cadre.' Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Answer: d) 1, 2, and 3 6. Consider the following statements about the recruitment of lateral entrants: 1. Lateral entry in civil services is governed by the provisions under the Indian Civil Services Act, 1961. 2. Deputation of IAS and IPS officers to private-sector positions can help foster domain expertise and competition in civil services. 3. Lateral entry appointments are made on a contract basis and are outside the purview of permanent civil service roles.  Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 only d) 2 only Answer: b) 2 and 3 only 7. With reference to the eligibility and reservation provisions in lateral entry, consider the following statements: 1. The Supreme Court ruling in E. V. Chinnaiah vs. State of Andhra Pradesh (2004) prohibits any sub-categorization of Scheduled Castes for the purpose of civil service recruitment, including lateral entry. 2. Reservation policies are not applicable in single post cadre recruitment, as mandated by the Supreme Court in the 2015 ruling. 3. Article 312 of the Constitution allows Parliament to create new All India Services, which can be filled by lateral entrants. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 2 only d) 1, 2, and 3 Answer: c) 2 only