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UPSC Mains 2017Question 18General Studies 2Governance250 words

Initially Civil Services in India were designed to achieve the goals of neutrality and effectiveness, which seems to be lacking in the present context. Do you agree with the view that drastic reforms are required in Civil Services. Comment. (Answer in 250 words)

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