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Consider the following statements:

(1) The SPSC is a constitutional body under Part XIV of the Constitution.

(2) The Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC) is established by an act of Parliament.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A(1) only

B(2) only

CBoth (1) and (2)

DNeither (1) nor (2)

Answer:

C. Both (1) and (2)

Read Explanation:

State Public Service Commission (SPSC)

  • The State Public Service Commission (SPSC) is a constitutional body.
  • It is established under Part XIV of the Constitution of India, specifically under Article 315.
  • The primary role of the SPSC is to advise the state government on matters relating to recruitment, appointment, promotion, and disciplinary actions of public services.
  • The Chairman and members of the SPSC are appointed by the Governor of the respective state.
  • They can be removed by the President of India.

Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC)

  • A Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC) can be established for two or more states.
  • The establishment of a JSPSC is done by an Act of Parliament.
  • This is provided for under Article 315(2) of the Constitution.
  • The President of India can set up a JSPSC if requested by the legislatures of the concerned states.
  • The JSPSC functions similarly to an SPSC but serves multiple states.

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    2. വോട്ടവകാശം ഒരു ഭരണഘടനാ അവകാശമാണ്.

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    ii. The State Finance Commission submits its report to the State Legislative Assembly.

    iii. The President lays the Central Finance Commission’s report before Parliament with an explanatory memorandum.

    iv. The Governor submits the State Finance Commission’s report to the State Legislative Assembly.

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