Multiple choice

Who appoints the Chairman of the State Public Service Commission in India?

  1. The President of India

  2. The President of India in consultation with the Governor of the State

  3. The Governor of the State

  4. The Chairman of Union Public Service Commission in consultation with the Governor
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Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: The Chairman and other members of a Public Service Commission shall be appointed, in the case of the Union Commission, by the President. Option (2) is incorrect: The Chairman of Union Public Service Commission shall be appointed by the President without consultation of the Governor. Option (3) is correct: The Chairman and other members of a Public Service Commission shall be appointed, in the case of the State Commission, by the Governor of the State. Option (4) is incorrect: The Chairman of Union Public Service Commission shall be appointed by the President without consultation of the Governor.

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