Multiple choice

Consider the following statements in respect of the recommendations of the Fifth Central Pay Commission:

  1. Flexible Complementing Scheme of promotion first introduced by the Third Central Pay Commission should be withdrawn.
  2. Cadre reviews should ensure that an across the board reduction of 1% of manpower per year is achieved. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Fifth Central Pay Commission did not recommend withdrawal of the Flexible Complementing Scheme (FCS) - this scheme was continued. The Commission also did not recommend any specific across-the-board manpower reduction of 1% per year. Both statements presented are incorrect attributions to the Fifth Pay Commission.

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