GS2 · 15 marks · 250 words
Show, using examples, the distinction between a generalist and a specialist in the context of the Indian bureaucracy. Also, discuss the benefits and concerns associated with the lateral entry of specialists into the Indian bureaucracy.
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Syllabus: Role of civil services in a democracy.
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