With reference to the Lateral Entry Scheme in the Indian bureaucracy, which of the following observations is/are correct?

Lateral entry is the appointment of outsiders directly to mid or senior government positions.

Lateral entrants are appointed on 5-year contracts, extendable up to 10 years.

Lateral entries have been included in the reservation system because of the "13-point roster" policy.

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Lateral entry is the appointment of outsiders directly to mid or senior government positions: Correct. Lateral entry refers to the appointment of individuals from outside the government directly to mid-level and senior positions to bring expertise and fresh perspectives.
Lateral entrants are appointed on 5-year contracts, extendable up to 10 years: Incorrect. Lateral entrants are appointed on contracts for 3 years, extendable up to 5 years, not 5 years extendable to 10 years.
Lateral entries have been included in the reservation system because of the "13-point roster" policy: Incorrect. Lateral entries are excluded from the reservation system because of the "13-point roster" policy. Each lateral entry position is considered a "Single Post," and reservation guidelines do not apply to such positions.

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Lateral entry is the appointment of outsiders directly to mid or senior government positions: Correct. Lateral entry refers to the appointment of individuals from outside the government directly to mid-level and senior positions to bring expertise and fresh perspectives.
Lateral entrants are appointed on 5-year contracts, extendable up to 10 years: Incorrect. Lateral entrants are appointed on contracts for 3 years, extendable up to 5 years, not 5 years extendable to 10 years.
Lateral entries have been included in the reservation system because of the "13-point roster" policy: Incorrect. Lateral entries are excluded from the reservation system because of the "13-point roster" policy. Each lateral entry position is considered a "Single Post," and reservation guidelines do not apply to such positions.

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