Consider the following statements regarding Zonal Councils:

1. Zonal Councils were established under the States Reorganisation Act of 1956 to promote cooperation among states.

2. The Home Minister of the Central Government is the common chairman of all Zonal Councils.

3. The North-Eastern Council was created under the same Act as the other Zonal Councils.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Inter-State Council under Article 263:

1. The Inter-State Council was established based on the recommendations of the Sarkaria Commission.

2. The Council includes the Prime Minister as the Chairman and all Chief Ministers of states as members.

3. The Council has the authority to enforce its recommendations on inter-state and Centre-state relations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the 73rd Constitutional Amendment:

1. It mandates direct election of all members at the village, intermediate, and district levels.

2. It makes the powers and functions of Panchayats uniform across all states.

3. Chairpersons at intermediate and district levels are elected indirectly.
   

According to the PESA Act of 1996 (Extension Act), which of the following are true?

1. The 73rd Amendment does not automatically apply to Fifth Schedule tribal areas.

2. The Parliament may extend Panchayati Raj provisions to Scheduled Areas with modifications.

3. Panchayats in scheduled areas cannot levy any taxes.
   

Which among the following statements about the Ashok Mehta Committee is/are correct?
i. It recommended replacing the three-tier Panchayati Raj system with a two-tier system.
ii. It advocated compulsory powers of taxation for Panchayats.
iii. It successfully saw all recommendations implemented at the central level.

Which of the following statements are correct about the Community Development Programme (CDP)?

1. The CDP began in 1952 and was implemented experimentally in select blocks.

2. It was the predecessor to the Panchayati Raj system.

3. The scheme successfully encouraged democratic participation among rural people.
   

Consider the following statements about the Gram Sabha:

1. Every Gram Sabha meeting must be presided over by the village Panchayat president or their deputy.

2. The quorum for the Gram Sabha meeting is fixed at 10% of registered voters.

3. Gram Sabha meetings must be held at least twice a year.
   Which of the statements are correct?
   

Consider the following regarding the 73rd Constitutional Amendment:
(i) The Amendment inserted Part IX and the Eleventh Schedule to the Constitution.
(ii) It mandates all states to create intermediate-level Panchayats regardless of population size.
(iii) It fixes a 5-year term for Panchayats.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Panchayati Raj system in India:

1. The Balwantrai Mehta Committee recommended a two-tier Panchayati Raj system.

2. The first state to implement Panchayati Raj was Rajasthan in 1959.

3. Nyaya Panchayats are judicial bodies set up to handle petty civil and criminal cases.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
   

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the composition and functioning of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).

1. At least half of the UPSC members must have held office under the Government of India or a state government for at least ten years.

2. The UPSC is consulted on disciplinary matters and claims for reimbursement of legal expenses incurred by civil servants in official duties.

3. The UPSC’s recommendations are advisory, and the government is not obligated to accept them.

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the All India Services.

1. The All India Services are controlled jointly by the Central and state governments, with ultimate control vested in the Central government.

2. The Indian Forest Service was created in 1966 under the All India Services Act, 1951.

3. Disciplinary action against All India Services officers can only be taken by the state governments.

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the Zonal Councils.

1. Zonal Councils discuss matters such as economic and social planning, linguistic minorities, and inter-state transport.

2. The Chief Minister of each state in the zone acts as the vice-chairman of the Zonal Council on a rotational basis for one year.

3. The Zonal Councils have the authority to enforce their recommendations on states and union territories.

Consider the following statements regarding the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956:

1. The Act empowers the Central government to establish a tribunal for adjudicating disputes related to inter-state river waters.

2. The decisions of the tribunal are advisory and not binding on the parties involved.

3. The Supreme Court retains jurisdiction over disputes referred to the tribunal under this Act.

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the Inter-State Council and Zonal Councils.

1. The Inter-State Council was established under Article 263 of the Constitution based on the recommendations of the Sarkaria Commission.

2. The Zonal Councils are constitutional bodies established under Article 263 to promote cooperation between states and the Centre.

3. The North-Eastern Council was created under the States Reorganisation Act of 1956.

Consider the statements related to the SPSC's role as the 'watchdog of merit system'.

1. The SPSC is concerned with the classification of services, determining pay scales, and cadre management for the state.

2. Recommendations made by the SPSC on disciplinary matters are advisory in nature and not binding on the state government.

Examine the following statements regarding the role of the Governor in the SPSC.

1. The Governor can appoint a member of the SPSC as an acting chairman if the current chairman is temporarily absent.

2. Regulations made by the Governor to exclude matters from the SPSC's purview are final and cannot be challenged.

Evaluate the following statements regarding the extension of SPSC functions.

1. The power to confer additional functions on the SPSC relating to state services lies with the Governor.

2. The jurisdiction of the SPSC can be extended to public institutions by an executive order of the state government.

Consider the following statements about the financial provisions for the SPSC.

1. The expenses of the SPSC, including salaries of its members, are charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State.

2. The conditions of service of an SPSC member can be varied to their disadvantage after appointment if the state faces a financial emergency.

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the composition and qualifications of the SPSC.

1. The Constitution explicitly mandates that at least one-half of the SPSC members must have a minimum of ten years of judicial or legal experience.

2. The Governor determines the number of members of the SPSC at his discretion, as this is not specified in the Constitution.

Which of the following constitutional articles are correctly matched with their provisions?

1. Article 317: Functions of Public Service Commissions.

2. Article 320: Functions of Public Service Commissions.

3. Article 323: Reports of Public Service Commissions.

Consider the following matters. On which of these is the SPSC NOT consulted?

1. Principles to be followed in making promotions and transfers from one service to another.

2. Claims of scheduled castes and scheduled tribes in making appointments to services.

3. Claims for reimbursement of legal expenses incurred by a civil servant in defending official actions.

Which of the following accurately describes the establishment and nature of a Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC)?

1. A JSPSC is a constitutional body provided for in Article 315 for two or more states.

2. It can be created by an Act of Parliament based on a request from the concerned state legislatures.

3. The members of a JSPSC hold office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

Identify the correct statements concerning post-tenure appointments for SPSC officials.

1. The chairman of an SPSC is eligible for appointment as the chairman of the UPSC or any other SPSC.

2. A member of an SPSC, upon ceasing to hold office, can be reappointed to that same office for a second term.

3. A member of an SPSC is eligible to be appointed as the chairman of that same SPSC.

Which of the following statements regarding the removal and suspension of SPSC members are correct?

1. The Governor has the power to suspend an SPSC member during a Supreme Court enquiry into their conduct.

2. The President is constitutionally bound by the advice given by the Supreme Court in cases of removal for misbehaviour.

3. The Governor can remove a member for reasons of insolvency or physical incapacity without presidential intervention.

Consider the following statements:

1. The power to extend the functions of an SPSC is vested in the Governor under Article 321.

2. Article 322 specifies that the expenses of the SPSC are charged on the Contingency Fund of the State.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements about the term 'misbehaviour' for an SPSC member is correct?

1. The term is defined in the Indian Penal Code and applied to SPSC members by the President.

2. A member is deemed guilty of misbehaviour if they are concerned or interested in any contract made by the Government of India or a state government.

Assertion (A): The advice of the Supreme Court in the matter of removal of an SPSC member is binding on the President.
Reason (R): This procedure is designed to uphold the independence and security of tenure of the members of the Commission.

Consider the following statements:

1. The SPSC's role extends to advising on the classification of services and cadre management.

2. A selection made by the SPSC becomes mandatory for the government to accept if there is no irregularity in the process.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to a Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC), which statement is correct?

1. The President determines the number of members and their conditions of service.

2. A JSPSC submits its annual report directly to the Parliament.

Identify the correct statement(s) regarding the qualifications and composition of the SPSC.

1. The Constitution mandates that all members of the SPSC must have held office for at least ten years under the government.

2. No specific qualifications are prescribed for the membership of the Commission, except for a condition applied to one-half of the members.

Which of the following statements regarding the powers of the state legislature concerning the SPSC is/are correct?

1. The state legislature can extend the jurisdiction of the SPSC to local bodies and public institutions.

2. The salaries, allowances, and pensions of the SPSC members are determined by and voted upon by the state legislature.

Assertion (A): A selection by the SPSC does not confer any right to the post upon the candidate.
Reason (R): The function of the SPSC is purely advisory, and the government is the ultimate appointing authority which must act fairly and without arbitrariness.

Consider the following statements about the role of the Governor concerning the SPSC:

1. The Governor can appoint one of the members as an acting chairman if the chairman's office is vacant.

2. The Governor presents the annual report of the SPSC, along with a memorandum of non-acceptance of advice, before both Houses of Parliament.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Identify the INCORRECT statement(s) about the tenure and resignation of SPSC members.

1. The 41st Amendment Act of 1976 raised the retirement age of SPSC members from 60 to 62.

2. The Chairman and members of the SPSC submit their resignation letters to the President of India.

Which of the following statements regarding the constitutional articles related to the SPSC is/are correct?

1. Article 317 deals with the removal and suspension of a member of a Public Service Commission.

2. Article 320 deals with the prohibition on holding other offices by members of the Commission after their tenure.

Consider the following statements from the history of the Kerala PSC:

1. The Travancore-Cochin PSC was formed on July 1, 1949, with C. Kunhiraman as its first chairman.

2. The Kerala PSC was formed on November 1, 1956, with G.D. Nokes as its first chairman.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Assertion (A): The advice tendered by the SPSC to the state government is not binding.
Reason (R): The SPSC is known as the 'watchdog of the merit system' in the state.

Identify the correct statement(s) regarding the limitations on the SPSC's jurisdiction.

1. The SPSC is not consulted while making reservations of appointments or posts in favour of any backward class of citizens.

2. The Governor can make regulations specifying the matters in which it shall not be necessary to consult the SPSC, and these regulations are final and cannot be challenged.

Consider the following statements comparing the SPSC and a Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC):

1. A JSPSC is a statutory body created by an act of Parliament, while an SPSC is a constitutional body.

2. The members of both SPSC and JSPSC hold office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of 65 years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements regarding post-employment restrictions on SPSC members is correct?

1. The chairman of an SPSC is eligible for appointment as the chairman of the UPSC but not as a member of the UPSC.

2. A member of an SPSC is not eligible for reappointment to the same office for a second term.

Assertion (A): The expenses of the SPSC, including salaries and pensions, are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of the State.
Reason (R): This provision ensures the financial independence of the SPSC, as its expenses are not subject to the vote of the state legislature.

Consider the following statements about the functions of the SPSC:

1. The SPSC is consulted on the principles to be followed in making appointments, promotions, and transfers for civil services.

2. If the government fails to consult the SPSC in a required matter, its decision is automatically invalidated and the aggrieved servant has a remedy in court.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the removal of an SPSC member, which of the following statements is/are INCORRECT?

1. The Chairman of an SPSC is appointed by the Governor but can be removed only by the President.

2. During the course of an inquiry into misbehaviour by the Supreme Court, the President has the power to suspend the concerned member.

Consider the following statements regarding the appointment and composition of an SPSC:

1. The Constitution of India specifies that a State Public Service Commission must have a Chairman and ten other members.

2. The Governor is authorised to determine the number of members of the Commission and their conditions of service.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the functions of the SPSC?

1. The SPSC conducts examinations for appointments to state services.

2. The SPSC must be consulted on all matters related to the classification of state services.

3. The state legislature can extend the jurisdiction of the SPSC to local bodies.
   

Which of the following statements are correct about the removal of SPSC members?

1. The Governor can suspend a member of the SPSC during an enquiry into misbehaviour.

2. The President can remove a member of the SPSC if they are found to be insolvent.

3. The Supreme Court’s advice is advisory and not binding on the President in cases of misbehaviour.
   

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the State Public Service Commission (SPSC)?

1. The number of members in the SPSC is fixed by the Constitution.

2. The Governor determines the conditions of service for the Chairman and members of the SPSC.

3. The Chairman of the SPSC can be reappointed for a second term after completing the first term.
   

Consider the following statements:
i. The expenses of the State PSC are charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State.
ii. The Governor can suspend a member of the SPSC during an enquiry for misbehaviour.
iii. The advice of the Supreme Court in a misbehaviour enquiry against an SPSC member is binding on the President.
iv. The State PSC is a constitutional body, unlike the Joint State PSC, which is a statutory body.

Select the true answer from the codes given below:

Consider the following statements:
i. The State PSC is consulted on all disciplinary matters affecting state civil servants.
ii. The State PSC’s recommendations are binding on the state government.
iii. The State PSC conducts examinations for appointments to state services.
iv. The jurisdiction of the State PSC can be extended to local bodies by the state legislature.

Select the true answer from the codes given below:

Consider the following statements:
i. The Chairman of a State PSC is ineligible for reappointment to the same office after completing the first term.
ii. The conditions of service of the SPSC Chairman can be varied to their disadvantage after appointment.
iii. The Kerala PSC was formed on November 1, 1956.
iv. The first chairman of the Travancore-Cochin PSC was C. Kunhiraman.

Select the true answer from the codes given below: