Multiple choice

Consider the following facts.

  1. Besides the Union Public Service Commission, it is mentioned in Article 315 of the Indian Constitution that each state must have an independent State Public Service Commission.
  2. The Chairman and members of UPSC are appointed by the Prime Minister of India and the Chairman and members of State Public Service Commissions are appointed by respective Chief Ministers of the states, as specified in Article 318 of the Indian Constitution.

Which of the above is/are true?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Article 315 of the Constitution provides that if two or more States agree that there should be a Joint Public Service Commission for them and their legislatures pass resolutions to that effect, then Parliament may by law appoint a Joint State Public Service Commission to serve their needs. According to Article 318 of the India Constitution, the Chairman and members of UPSC or a Joint PSC are appointed by the President and those of a State PSC are appointed by the respective State Governors.

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