Multiple choice

Secretary to the Public Works Department of a state is

  1. Generalist

  2. Specialist

  3. Amateur

  4. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Public Works Department (PWD) is a technical department requiring engineering expertise. Traditionally and theoretically, the PWD Secretary is considered a specialist position (engineer), not a generalist administrator. However, in practice, IAS officers (generalists) often hold this position. The question is testing the theoretical distinction between generalist and specialist services.

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