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1. What is the maximum age for a member of a joint public service commission to hold his / her office as per the Constitution of India?
  1. 62 years
  2. 66 years
  3. 65 years
  4. 60 years

Answer: 62 years

2. In which Article of the Constitution is there the provision of Public Service Commissions for the Union and the States?
  1. Article 340
  2. Article 315
  3. Article 328
  4. More than one of the above

Answer: Article 315

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3. Doctrine of 'Pleasure' applies to
  1. Legislative
  2. Civil servants
  3. Judges
  4. Cabinet Ministers

Answer: Civil servants

4. The members of the Union Public Service Commission submit their resignation to ......
  1. The Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission
  2. To the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
  3. To the President
  4. To the Home Minister

Answer: To the President

5. Who selects the Chairman and members of the Union Public Service Commission?
  1. The Home Minister
  2. The President
  3. The Parliament
  4. The Supreme Court

Answer: The President

6. For how many years does the Chairman and members of the UPSC hold office?
  1. Three years
  2. Four years
  3. Five years
  4. Six years

Answer: Six years

7. Which of the following statements is NOT true about the Union Public Service Commission?
  1. It is an independent constitutional body
  2. Article 318 to 323 of the Constitution envisages functions and powers of the UPSC.
  3. It is consists of 9 to 11 members, including the Chairman
  4. The Chairman and the members of the commission hold office for the period of the 6 years or untill the age of 65 years.

Answer: Article 318 to 323 of the Constitution envisages functions and powers of the UPSC.

8. Which of the following is NOT a part of the All India Services?
  1. Indian Forest Service
  2. Indian Engineering Service
  3. Indian Administrative Service
  4. Indian Police Service

Answer: Indian Engineering Service

9. How can the members and Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission be removed from the post?
  1. If declared Bankrupt
  2. Proved Misbehaviour
  3. If declared unfit to work
  4. All of the above

Answer: All of the above

10. Who appoints the chairman of the Union Public Service Commission?
  1. The Prime Minister
  2. The Vice President of India
  3. The President of India
  4. The Speaker of Lok Sabha

Answer: The President of India

11. The chairman of the Union Public Service Commission submit its Annual Report to ...
  1. To the Home Minister
  2. To the President
  3. To Parliament
  4. To the Supreme Court

Answer: To the President

12. Who bears the salary, pension and allowances of the chairman and members of the Union Public Service Commission?
  1. Consolidated fund of India
  2. Contingency fund of India
  3. Ministry of Finance
  4. None of the above

Answer: Consolidated fund of India

13. Which Article of the Constitution of India mentions that “there shall be a Public Service Commission for the Union and a Public Service Commission for each State”?
  1. 315 (4)
  2. 315 (1)
  3. 315 (3)
  4. 315 (2)

Answer: 315 (1)

14. Which of the following is not a function of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?
  1. Conducting examinations for appointments to the services of the Union
  2. Consultation on all disciplinary matters
  3. Method of recruitment
  4. Manner of reservation

Answer: Manner of reservation

15. Which of the following is not matched correctly?
  1. Article 315: Formation of Public Service Commission for Union and States
  2. Article 316: Appointment and tenure of members
  3. Article 320: The functions of Public Service Commissions
  4. Article 322: Dismissal of members of Public Service Commission

Answer: Article 322: Dismissal of members of Public Service Commission

16. In the removal of which of the following officials the Parliament does not play any role?

1. Judges of the High Court
2. Judges of the Supreme Court
3. Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission
4. Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below.

  1. Only 1 and 2
  2. Only 3 and 4
  3. Only 1, 2 and 3
  4. Only 3

Answer: Only 3

17. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
  1. Article 316 of the Indian Constitution deals with the Appointment and term of office of members public service commission.
  2. A member of a Union Public Service Commission shall hold office for a term of 6 years, or till the age of 65 whichever is earlier.
  3. A member of a Joint Public Service Commission shall hold office for a term of 6 years, or till the age of 65 whichever is earlier.
  4. More than one of the above

Answer: A member of a Joint Public Service Commission shall hold office for a term of 6 years, or till the age of 65 whichever is earlier.

18. Which of the following statements is true about the Union Public Service Commission?
  1. The tenure of the members & Chairman of the Commission is for 5 years
  2. The members & Chairman of the Commission can remain in office till the age of 62 years
  3. Article 315 to 323 in Part 14 of the constitution contains provisions regarding the appointment and removal of the members of the UPSC.
  4. Only 1 & 2

Answer: Article 315 to 323 in Part 14 of the constitution contains provisions regarding the appointment and removal of the members of the UPSC.

19. According to the Indian Constitution, a member of the Union Public Service Commission holds office for a term of six years or till he attains the age of __________ years.
  1. 60
  2. 68
  3. 65
  4. 62

Answer: 65

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