Which of the following is the main function of the civil service?

A. implementing government policies
B. supporting the party in power
C. Allocating resources to the federating units
D. Mobilizing grass-root support for government

Correct Answer:

Option A – implementing government policies

Explanation

Implementing government policies is the main function of the civil service.
Civil service is a body of permanent officials who carry out the day-to-day business of government.
It is a body or department which is in the executive arm of the government responsible for the execution of the policies and programmes of the government. The civil service and its workers are known as civil servants perform purely administrative and executive function which embraces formulation and implementation of government policies.