Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. In certain cases, the Parliament may establish Joint Public Service Commission on recommendation of states.
  2. Indian Foreign Services come under Central Services.
  3. All India Services are regulated by the Parliament, which gives more power to union over state.

  1. Only 1

  2. Both 1 and 2

  3. Only 3

  4. All 1, 2 and 3
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct. The Parliament provides for the establishment of Joint Public Service Commission for a group of states in pursuance of a resolution to that effect being passed by the State Legislatures concerned.

Statement 2 is correct. All India Services are different from Central Services. Central Services refer to services throughout the country. Indian Foreign Service is a Central Service. Statement 3 is correct. The conditions of service, recruitment, discipline, etc. are regulated by an act of the Parliament like All India Service Act, 1951. As All India Service officers are controlled by the Union Government, such services provide more control of the union over states.

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