Multiple choice

How can a new All-India Service be created?

  1. By an amendment of the Constitution

  2. By Provisions of Article 312 of the Constitution

  3. By an executive order

  4. By an executive order

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 312 of the Constitution of India provides the procedure for creating new All-India Services. It requires a resolution by the Rajya Sabha supported by not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting. This is a constitutional provision and cannot be done through simple executive order or constitutional amendment for this specific purpose.