(QUIZ) Polity MCQs : Public Service Commission



(QUIZ) Polity MCQs : Public Service Commission



1. Consider the following statements:

  1. The Chairman and other members of a Public Service commission are appointed, in the case of the Union Commission or a joint Commission, by the President, and in the case of a State Commission, by the Governor of the State.
  2. As nearly a one-half of the members of every Public Service Commission Should be Persons who have held office for at least ten year either under the Government of India or under the Government of State.

Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 & 2
  • Neither 1 & 2

2. Consider the following statements:

  1. Chairmen or any other member of a Public Service Commission Shall only be removed from his office by order of the President on the ground of misbehaviour after the Supreme Court on reference being made to it by the President had held an inquiry and recommended removal.
  2. A member of a Union Public Service Commission shall hold office for a term of Six years from the date on which he enters upon his office or until he attains the age of sixty-five years.

Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

  • Only 1
  • Only 2
  • Both 1 & 2
  • Neither 1 & 2

3. Which of the following expenditure are charged on the consolidated fund of India?

  1. Salaries of the Supreme Court Judges.
  2. Pensions of the Chairman of UPSC.
  3. Debt charges for which the Government of India is liable.

Which of the statement given above is / are correct.

  • 1 & 2 Only
  • 1 & 3 Only
  • 2 & 3 Only
  • All of the above

4. Consider the following statements related to UPSC:

  1. It derives its functions only from the Constitution.
  2. It is not consulted on matters related to the reservation of posts for the BCs, SCs and STs.
  3. The President can place the personnel system of any local authority, corporate body or public institution within the jurisdiction of UPSC.

Which of the statement given above is / are correct.

  • 2 Only
  • 1 Only
  • 3 Only
  • All of the above

5. Consider the following statements about the functions of the UPSC:

  1. To conduct examination for appointments to the services of the Union.
  2. To assist states, if requested, in framing and operating schemes of point recruitment for any services for which candidates possessing special qualifications are required.
  3. To present, annually to the President a report as to the work done by it.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct.

  • 1 & 3 Only
  • 1 & 2 Only
  • 2 & 3 Only
  • All of the above

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