Correct option is B
The Indian Foreign Service (IFS) and Indian Revenue Service (IRS) are part of the Central Services in India. These services are established under the All India Services Act, 1951 and are under the direct control of the Central Government. They are categorized as part of the Central Civil Services.
- Indian Foreign Service (IFS): The IFS is responsible for managing India's diplomatic relations with other countries and represents the country in international forums.
- Indian Revenue Service (IRS): The IRS is responsible for managing India's tax administration and is divided into two branches: Income Tax and Customs and Excise.
Additional Information:
- Central Services include various services that are directly controlled by the central government, such as the IFS, IRS, Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Administrative Service (IAS), and others.
- These services provide important roles in the administration of the country and are governed by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
Other Options:
- State services: State services are those civil services that function under the respective state governments and are distinct from the Central services.
- Multinational services: This is not a recognized category in the context of Indian civil services.
- Federal services: This is a general term referring to civil services that operate in a federal system, but the specific terms used in India are Central services and State services.
