A key characteristics of the civil service is?

A. transparency
B. patriotism
C. merit system
D. quota system

Correct Answer:

Option C – merit system

Explanation

A key characteristic of the civil service is Merit System.

Recruitment into the Civil Service should be based on merit and not on quota or favouritism.

This is to enable the Civil Servants to perform their functions very well and then ensure the success of the government.