Indian Polity PYQ 364 of 375 · Miscellaneous

The Chairman of the State Public Service Commission is appointed by?

  1. AThe Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission
  2. BThe President of India
  3. CThe Governor of the State
  4. DThe Chief Minister
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

64th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2018

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Correct answer: (c) The Governor of the State

Explanation

The Chairman of the State Public Service Commission is appointed by the Governor of the State. However, the President has the power to remove the Chairman. The President can remove the Chairman on the same grounds on which the Chairman and Members of the Union Public Service Commission can be removed. It is noteworthy that Part XIV of the Constitution of India (Articles 315 to 323) contains provisions regarding the State Public Service Commission, including its independence, powers, constitution, appointment of members, removal, etc.

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