Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) (C) and (E) Only, as the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) and Indian Customs Service (ICS) do not fall under the All India Services. The All India Services, as defined by the Indian Constitution, include:
· (A) Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
· (B) Indian Police Service (IPS)
· (D) Indian Forest Service (IFoS)
These All India Services are unique in that officers are recruited by the Union but serve both the central government and various state governments, allowing for administrative flexibility and coordination across jurisdictions.
Explanation of Incorrect Options:
· (C) Indian Foreign Service (IFS): The IFS is a Central Service, not an All India Service, and primarily deals with India’s foreign policy and diplomatic missions.
· (E) Indian Custom Service (ICS): This service is also a Central Service, managing customs duties and indirect taxes, and does not fall under the All India Services framework.
Information Booster:
1. All India Services: Officers are recruited centrally but serve at both the central and state levels, providing a bridge between state and national administration.
2. IAS: Officers handle administrative functions across sectors like public administration, policy-making, and development.
3. IPS: Responsible for law enforcement, public safety, and internal security in states and nationally.
4. IFoS: Focuses on the management and conservation of forests, wildlife, and related resources across states.
5. IFS (Indian Foreign Service): Works under the Ministry of External Affairs, handling diplomatic relations, trade, and Indian representation abroad.
6. Central Services vs. All India Services: Central Services like the IFS and ICS function solely under central government authority, without regular assignments at the state level.
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