Functions and Powers — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC): 1. The President can remove a UPSC member on grounds of misbehavior without Supreme Court inquiry 2. UPSC must be consulted on all matters relating to disciplinary action involving minor penalties 3. The government is constitutionally bound to accept all recommendations made by UPSC 4. UPSC's jurisdiction extends to recruitment for defense services Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following functions of UPSC is NOT explicitly mentioned in Article 320 of the Constitution?

In the context of UPSC's advisory functions, consider the following scenarios: 1. Government appointing an officer without UPSC consultation in emergency 2. Government rejecting UPSC's recommendation with recorded reasons 3. Government implementing disciplinary action before UPSC consultation 4. Government modifying recruitment rules without UPSC advice Which of the above scenarios would be constitutionally valid?

The tenure of UPSC Chairman and members is:

Which of the following statements about UPSC's relationship with State Public Service Commissions is correct?