Lokpal and Important Commissions (Part-II)

Total Questions: 55

41. The Union Public Service Commission can be entrusted with the functions of a State Public Service Commission with the approval of - [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2014]

Correct Answer: (d) President of India
Solution:Article 315(4) lays down that the Public Service Commission for the Union, if requested so to do by the Governor of a State, may, with the approval of the President, agree to serve all or any of the needs of the State.
  • The UPSC is a constitutional body established under Articles 315 to 323 of the Indian Constitution.
  • It was initially formed on October 1, 1926, and acquired constitutional status on January 26, 1950.
  • Article 315 provides for the establishment of a Public Service Commission for the Union and for each State.
  • The UPSC comprises a Chairman and other members, whose number is determined by the President of India.
  • Members are appointed by the President, and at least half of them must have held office under the Government for at least 10 years.
  • The Chairman and members hold office for a term of 6 years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

42. Union Public Service Commission may agree to serve the needs of the state [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (d) On request of the Governor with approval of the President.
Solution:Article 315(4) lays down that the Public Service Commission for the Union, if requested so to do by the Governor of a State, may, with the approval of the President, agree to serve all or any of the needs of the State.
  • The UPSC is a constitutional body established under Articles 315 to 323 of the Indian Constitution.
  • It was initially formed on October 1, 1926, and acquired constitutional status on January 26, 1950.
  • Article 315 provides for the establishment of a Public Service Commission for the Union and for each State.
  • The UPSC comprises a Chairman and other members, whose number is determined by the President of India.
  • Members are appointed by the President, and at least half of them must have held office under the Government for at least 10 years.
  • The Chairman and members hold office for a term of 6 years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

43. The functions of the State Public Service Commission of Uttar Pradesh can be extended by [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (d) Uttar Pradesh State Legislature
Solution:The functions of the State Public Service Commission of Uttar Pradesh can be extended by Uttar Pradesh State Legislature. Article-321. Power to extend functions of Public Service Commissions: An Act made by Parliament or, as the case may be, the Legislature of a State may provide for the exercise of additional functions by the Union Public Service Commission or the State Public Service Commission as respects the services of the Union or the State and also as respects the services of any local authority or other body corporate constituted by law or of any public institution.

44. Which of the following Article of the Constitution of India is related to expenses of Public Service Commissions? [M.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (c) Article 322
Solution:The functions of the State Public Service Commission of Uttar Pradesh can be extended by Uttar Pradesh State Legislature. Article-321. Power to extend functions of Public Service Commissions: An Act made by Parliament or, as the case may be, the Legislature of a State may provide for the exercise of additional functions by the Union Public Service Commission or the State Public Service Commission as respects the services of the Union or the State and also as respects the services of any local authority or other body corporate constituted by law or of any public institution.

45. The expenses of the Public Service Commission of Uttar Pradesh are charged upon - [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (b) Consolidated Fund of State
Solution:According to Article 322 of the Constitution, the expenses of the Union Public Service Commission and expenses of State Public Service Commissions is charged on the Consolidated Fund of India and Consolidated Fund of the State, respectively. According to Article 323(2), it shall be the duty of every state public service to submit its annual report to governor.

46. Rajasthan Public Service Commission presents its annual report to - [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (c) The governor of Rajasthan
Solution:Rajasthan PSC presents its annual report to the governor of Rajasthan.
  • On the lines of UPSC in the centre, there is a State Public Service Commission (SPSC) for every state, which is an independent Constitutional body.
  • It is basically the major recruiting agency of a state.
  • Article 315 to 323 (Part XIV) deals with the composition, appointment and removal of members along with the independence, powers and functions of the SPSC.
  • Government of India Act, 1919: proposed to set up the Federal Public Service Commission.
  • In 1926 on the recommendation of Lee Commission (1924), the Federal Public Service Commission was established.
  • Government of India Act, 1935: provided for the Central and State Public Service Commission.

47. Which Act established Public Service Commission in India for the first time? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (c) Government of India Act, 1919
Solution:Under the Government of India Act, 1919, the first Public Service Commission was set up on October 1, 1926, consisting a Chairman and four members. It was named Federal Public Service Commission, under the Government of India Act, 1935.
  • The UPSC is a constitutional body established under Articles 315 to 323 of the Indian Constitution.
  • It was initially formed on October 1, 1926, and acquired constitutional status on January 26, 1950.
  • Article 315 provides for the establishment of a Public Service Commission for the Union and for each State.
  • The UPSC comprises a Chairman and other members, whose number is determined by the President of India.
  • Members are appointed by the President, and at least half of them must have held office under the Government for at least 10 years.
  • The Chairman and members hold office for a term of 6 years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

48. Under which Provision, the Madhya pradesh Public Service Commission has been constituted? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (b) Section 118(3) of the States Reorganization Act, 1956
Solution:The MPPSC has been constituted under section 118(3) of states reorganisation. Act- 1956 by president of India.
  • On the lines of UPSC in the centre, there is a State Public Service Commission (SPSC) for every state, which is an independent Constitutional body.
  • It is basically the major recruiting agency of a state.
  • Article 315 to 323 (Part XIV) deals with the composition, appointment and removal of members along with the independence, powers and functions of the SPSC.
  • Government of India Act, 1919: proposed to set up the Federal Public Service Commission.
  • In 1926 on the recommendation of Lee Commission (1924), the Federal Public Service Commission was established.
  • Government of India Act, 1935: provided for the Central and State Public Service Commission.

49. The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission shall consist of maximum [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre), 2021]

Correct Answer: (b) five members
Solution:The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission shall consist of a maximum five members. Article 318 defines the power to make regulations as to conditions of service of members and staff of the commission.
  • On the lines of UPSC in the centre, there is a State Public Service Commission (SPSC) for every state, which is an independent Constitutional body.
  • It is basically the major recruiting agency of a state.
  • Article 315 to 323 (Part XIV) deals with the composition, appointment and removal of members along with the independence, powers and functions of the SPSC.
  • Government of India Act, 1919: proposed to set up the Federal Public Service Commission.
  • In 1926 on the recommendation of Lee Commission (1924), the Federal Public Service Commission was established.
  • Government of India Act, 1935: provided for the Central and State Public Service Commission.

50. The first woman Chairman of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is- [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1993]

Correct Answer: (b) Roze Bethew
Solution:Mrs. Roze Millian Bethew was the first woman Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission who served in this post from 1992 to 1996.
  • The UPSC comprises a Chairman and other members, whose number is determined by the President of India.
  • Members are appointed by the President, and at least half of them must have held office under the Government for at least 10 years.
  • The Chairman and members hold office for a term of 6 years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.