Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. The Chairman of the UPSC refers the matters regarding removal of other members of the UPSC, on grounds of misbehaviour, to the Supreme Court for an enquiry.
  2. The Parliament can place the personnel system of any public institution within the jurisdiction of the UPSC.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Statement (1) is wrong. The President refers the matters regarding removal of the UPSC Chairman and other members of the UPSC, on grounds of misbehaviour, to the Supreme Court for an enquiry. Statement (2) is correct. The jurisdiction of the UPSC can be extended by an act made by the Parliament. The additional functions relating to the services of the Union can be conferred on UPSC by the Parliament. It can also place the personnel system of any authority, corporate body or public institution within the jurisdiction of the UPSC. Hence, the jurisdiction of UPSC can be extended by an act made by the Parliament. 

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