Multiple choice

The government in 2010-11 amended service rules to allow a _____ term for the post of Cabinet Secretary irrespective of when he or she reaches the age of retirement.

  1. one-year

  2. two-year

  3. three-year

  4. four-year

  5. five-year

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In 2010, the government amended the All India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules to allow for a fixed four-year tenure for the Cabinet Secretary, regardless of their retirement age.