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JAMB 2008 - Question 6

Government 2008 JAMB Past Questions - Question 6: A key characteristic of the civil service is

Choose the correct answers from the options given.

A key characteristic of the civil service is

A: transparency

B: patriotism

C: merit system

D: quota system

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Explanation

A key characteristic of the civil service isMerit System. Recruitment into the CivilService should be based on merit and not on quota or favouritism. This is toenable the Civil Servants to perform their functions very well and then ensurethe success of the government.