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Recruiting the Republic's Officers: The UPSC's Constitutional Mandate and Civil Services Examination•medium•15 questions•~15 min
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Question 01
easy
The constitutional provisions relating to the Union Public Service Commission are contained in which Part and Articles of the Constitution?
Question 02
medium
Which of the following correctly describes the constitutional requirement regarding qualifications for membership of the UPSC?
Question 03
medium
A member of the UPSC ceases to hold office. Which of the following post-retirement appointments is constitutionally permissible for such a person?
Question 04
hard
In the case of removal of a UPSC Chairman for 'misbehaviour', which of the following statements is accurate?
Question 05
medium
Which of the following correctly explains why UPSC expenditure is charged to the Consolidated Fund of India?
Question 06
hard
If the government takes a decision without consulting the UPSC in a matter where such consultation is required, what is the legal consequence according to the Supreme Court?
Question 07
medium
On which of the following matters is the UPSC NOT required to be consulted?
Question 08
medium
Consider the following statements about the UPSC's annual report:
1. The UPSC submits its annual report to the President.
2. The President is required to lay this report before both Houses of Parliament.
3. Cases where UPSC advice was not accepted can be rejected by any individual ministry.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Question 09
medium
What is the key constitutional distinction between the UPSC and the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT)?
Question 10
hard
When the UPSC and the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) give conflicting advice in a disciplinary matter, which body's position carries greater constitutional weight and why?
Question 11
easy
Under what circumstances can the President appoint an Acting Chairman of the UPSC?
Question 12
hard
Which of the following is a constitutionally valid ground for the President to remove a UPSC member WITHOUT referring the matter to the Supreme Court?
Question 13
medium
Parliament wishes to extend UPSC's functional jurisdiction to cover the personnel system of a public sector corporation. Is this constitutionally possible?
Question 14
hard
A candidate is selected by the UPSC for a civil services post. Which of the following best reflects the legal position regarding this selection?
Question 15
medium
The President makes regulations excluding certain posts from UPSC's purview. What safeguard exists against the arbitrary exercise of this power?
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