Union Public Service Commission — MCQ Practice

Consider the following statements about the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC): 1. UPSC's advice is binding on the government in all matters of recruitment and disciplinary actions. 2. The Chairman and members of UPSC can be removed by the President on the recommendation of Parliament. 3. UPSC must be consulted before making any appointment to civil services under the Union government. 4. The Commission can assist two or more states in joint recruitment schemes. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following constitutional provisions specifically deals with the functions of the Union Public Service Commission? 1. Article 315 - Establishment of Public Service Commissions 2. Article 320 - Functions of Public Service Commissions 3. Article 323 - Power to extend functions of Public Service Commissions 4. Article 324 - Superintendence and control of elections

In the context of UPSC's advisory role, consider the following scenarios: 1. Government proposes to dismiss a civil servant for misconduct 2. Government wants to promote an officer to a higher grade 3. Government plans to transfer an officer from one ministry to another 4. Government seeks to award pension to a deceased officer's family In which of these scenarios is consultation with UPSC mandatory?

The Union Public Service Commission submits its annual report to:

Consider the following statements about UPSC members: 1. They must have a minimum age of 35 years at the time of appointment 2. They can hold any office of profit after their tenure ends 3. They serve for a term of 6 years or until they reach 65 years of age, whichever is earlier 4. They can be removed by the President on the advice of the Council of Ministers Which of the statements given above are correct?