Which All-India Service is allotted to State cadres but controlled jointly by Centre and State?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. IAS.
The IAS is an All-India Service whose officers are recruited and trained by the Central Government but allotted to specific State cadres. It is controlled jointly by the Centre and the States. While the State Government manages their day-to-day administrative postings and immediate supervision, the Central Government retains ultimate disciplinary control, including the power to dismiss or demote an officer. This dual control ensures national integration while maintaining federal cooperation.