Assertion (A) : At different levels of any government we find functi...
Different levels of any government find functionaries who take day-to-day decisions but do not exercise supreme power on behalf of the people. All those functionaries are collectively known as the executive. They are called executives because they are in charge of the ‘execution’ of the policies of the government. Thus, when we talk about ‘the government’ we usually mean the executive.
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Assertion (A) : At different levels of any government we find functi...
Assertion (A): At different levels of any government we find functionaries. All those functionaries are collectively known as the executive.
Reason (R): They are called executives because they are in charge of the ‘execution’ of the policies of the government.
The correct answer is option A, which means that both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Explanation:
Definition of Executive:
The executive is one of the three branches of government, along with the legislative and judicial branches. It is responsible for implementing and enforcing laws and policies.
Functionaries in the Executive:
- Functionaries refer to individuals who hold positions or perform specific functions within the executive branch of government.
- At different levels of government, there are various functionaries who carry out the day-to-day operations and administration.
- These functionaries include the President, Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, Secretaries, Commissioners, District Collectors, etc.
- They are responsible for executing or implementing the policies, plans, and programs formulated by the government.
Explanation of Assertion (A):
- Assertion (A) states that at different levels of any government, we find functionaries.
- This statement is true as there are officials appointed at various levels of government to carry out administrative and executive functions.
Explanation of Reason (R):
- Reason (R) states that these functionaries are called executives because they are in charge of the ‘execution’ of the policies of the government.
- This statement is true as the main role of the executive branch is to implement or execute the laws and policies formulated by the government.
- The functionaries in the executive branch are responsible for executing the decisions, plans, and policies of the government.
Explanation of Correct Answer (Option A):
- Option A states that both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
- This answer is correct because both statements are true and Reason (R) provides a logical explanation for Assertion (A). The functionaries in the executive branch are indeed responsible for executing or implementing the policies of the government.
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