MCQ on National Civil Services Day with answers

National Civil Services Day is observed on April 21 every year in India to appreciate the work of civil servants and acknowledge their contributions to public service. This post provides information about the history, significance, and facts of National Civil Services Day 2023. It also includes 10 multiple-choice questions with answers related to the topic.

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1. When is National Civil Services Day celebrated every year? A) April 21 B) May 1 C) July 4 D) December 4 Answer: A) April 21

2. What is the significance of National Civil Services Day? A) To motivate and appreciate the work and efforts of Civil Service officers. B) To celebrate the legislative personnel of the government. C) To evaluate the work of private companies. D) To recognize the work of military personnel. Answer: A) To motivate and appreciate the work and efforts of Civil Service officers.

3. Who laid the foundation of Civil Services in India? A) Warren Hastings B) Charles Cornwallis C) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel D) Anna George Malhotra Answer: A) Warren Hastings

4. Who referred to Civil Servants as the "steel frame of India"? A) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel B) Kiran Bedi C) Anna George Malhotra D) Beno Zephine N L Answer: A) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

5. Which services are included in the Civil Services of India? A) Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service, and Indian Foreign Service B) Indian Legislative Service, Indian Judiciary Service, and Indian Military Service C) All India Services and Central Services Group A and Group B D) None of the above Answer: C) All India Services and Central Services Group A and Group B

6. What was the first such function held for National Civil Services Day and where was it held? A) Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi in 2006 B) Metcalfe House, Delhi in 1947 C) Sardar Patel National Memorial, Ahmedabad in 1961 D) Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi in 1983 Answer: A) Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi in 2006

7. Who awards the Awards for Excellence on National Civil Services Day? A) The President of India B) The Prime Minister of India C) The Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions D) The Department of the Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances Answer: B) The Prime Minister of India

8. What is the main objective of National Civil Services Day? A) To motivate and appreciate the work and efforts of Civil Service officers. B) To evaluate the work of private companies. C) To recognize the work of military personnel. D) To celebrate the legislative personnel of the government. Answer: A) To motivate and appreciate the work and efforts of Civil Service officers.

9. Who was the first woman to hold an IAS position? A) Satyendranath Tagore B) Anna George Malhotra C) Kiran Bedi D) Beno Zephine N L Answer: B) Anna George Malhotra

10. Which department organizes the National Civil Services Day function? A) Ministry of Home Affairs B) Ministry of Defence C) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions D) Ministry of External Affairs Answer: C) Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions