No.1 PSC Learning App
Which of the following statements are correct about the removal of SPSC members?
The Governor can suspend a member of the SPSC during an enquiry into misbehaviour.
The President can remove a member of the SPSC if they are found to be insolvent.
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)?
The number of members in the SPSC is fixed by the Constitution.
The Governor determines the conditions of service for the Chairman and members of the SPSC.
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:
Consider the following statements:
i. The President appoints the members of the Joint State PSC.
ii. The Travancore PSC was formed on June 14, 1936.
iii. The State PSC is not consulted on matters related to reservations for backward classes.
iv. The Governor can appoint an acting chairman if the SPSC Chairman is absent.
Select the true answer from the codes given below:
Which of the following statements about the State Public Service Commission is/are true?
i. The SPSC submits an annual performance report to the state legislature directly.
ii. The Governor determines the conditions of service for the SPSC Chairman and members.
iii. The SPSC is known as the ‘watchdog of the merit system’ in the state.
iv. A member of the SPSC can be appointed as the Chairman of the same SPSC after their term.
Which of the following statements about the State Public Service Commission is/are true?
i. The SPSC advises on claims for reimbursement of legal expenses by civil servants.
ii. The President can remove an SPSC member for engaging in paid employment outside their duties.
iii. The SPSC’s jurisdiction can be extended to public institutions by the Governor.
iv. The Supreme Court’s advice on misbehaviour cases is advisory and not binding on the President.
Which of the following statements about the State Public Service Commission is/are true?
i. The SPSC is not consulted on matters related to cadre management or training.
ii. The Joint State PSC is a constitutional body established under Article 315.
iii. The first chairman of the Kerala PSC was V.K. Velayudhan.
iv. The expenses of the SPSC are subject to the vote of the state legislature.
Which of the following statements about the State Public Service Commission is/are true?
i. The SPSC advises on the suitability of candidates for promotions and transfers.
ii. The Governor can exclude certain posts and services from the SPSC’s consultation.
iii. A selection by the SPSC confers a right to the post for the candidate.
iv. The Travancore-Cochin PSC was formed on July 1, 1949.
Which of the following statements about the State Public Service Commission is/are true?
i. The SPSC’s role is limited to recruitment and advisory functions on disciplinary matters.
ii. The President determines the number of members of the Joint State PSC.
iii. The Cochin PSC was formed in 1947 as a three-member commission.
iv. The SPSC is consulted on claims for pensions due to injuries sustained in service.
Consider the following statements:
The State PSC is a constitutional body under Part XIV of the Constitution.
The Governor can appoint an acting chairman only when the SPSC Chairman’s office is vacant.
The SPSC’s recommendations are directory and not mandatory for the state government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:
The President can remove an SPSC member for insolvency or physical incapacity.
The Supreme Court’s enquiry into misbehaviour by an SPSC member is initiated by the Governor.
The SPSC is not consulted on matters related to the classification of state services.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:
The Joint State PSC submits its annual report to each concerned state’s Governor.
The conditions of service of an SPSC member cannot be altered to their disadvantage after appointment.
The Travancore PSC functioned from 1936 to 1949.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:
The SPSC advises on the principles to be followed in making appointments to civil services.
The state legislature can repeal regulations made by the Governor regarding non-consultation with the SPSC.
A member of the SPSC is eligible for appointment as a member of the UPSC after their term.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:
The SPSC is consulted on claims for pensions due to injuries sustained in service.
The first Commissioner of the Travancore PSC was G.D. Nokes.
The SPSC’s selection does not confer any right to a post upon a candidate.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985:
The Act empowers the Central Government to establish both Central and State Administrative Tribunals.
The Act provides for the establishment of Joint Administrative Tribunals (JATs) for two or more states.
The Act mandates that the CAT follow the procedures of the Civil Procedure Code of 1908.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the jurisdiction and functioning of Tribunals:
The Central Administrative Tribunal has jurisdiction over civilian posts under the Defence Services but not over members of the Defence Forces.
State Administrative Tribunals (SATs) are established by the Central Government on the request of State Governments.
Tribunals under Article 323B can adjudicate disputes related to rent and tenancy rights.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the Doctrine of Pleasure:
The Doctrine of Pleasure is derived from the British legal system but has been adapted to the Indian context.
Article 310 of the Constitution of India applies the Doctrine of Pleasure to all civil servants, including members of the All India Services and Defence Services.
What is/are the major feature(s) of Tribunals under Article 323B?
(i) They can be established by both Parliament and State Legislatures for matters like taxation and land reforms.
(ii) They require a hierarchical structure of tribunals.
(iii) They have exclusive jurisdiction over service matters of state government employees.
What is/are the major feature(s) of the Chandra Kumar case (1997)?
(i) It declared the exclusion of High Court jurisdiction over CAT orders unconstitutional.
(ii) It established that appeals against CAT orders must be made to the division bench of the concerned High Court.
(iii) It upheld the complete exclusion of Supreme Court jurisdiction over tribunal orders.
What is/are the major feature(s) of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985?
(i) It empowers the Central Government to establish State Administrative Tribunals at the request of State Governments.
(ii) It allows the establishment of Joint Administrative Tribunals for two or more states.
(iii) It mandates that the CAT follow the Civil Procedure Code of 1908.
What is/are the major feature(s) of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)?
(i) The CAT was established in 1985 with its Principal Bench in New Delhi.
(ii) The CAT has 19 benches across India, including one in Ernakulam for Kerala and Lakshadweep.
(iii) The CAT’s jurisdiction includes members of the Defence Forces and secretarial staff of Parliament.
What is/are the major feature(s) of the Doctrine of Pleasure in India?
(i) It allows the President or Governor to terminate civil servants’ services without notice, subject to Article 311 restrictions.
(ii) It applies to the tenure of Supreme Court Judges and the Chief Election Commissioner.
(iii) It was modified from the British legal system to suit the Indian social structure.
Consider the following statements with regard to Tribunals under Article 323B:
(i) Article 323B empowers both Parliament and State Legislatures to establish tribunals for matters such as taxation, land reforms, and elections.
(ii) Tribunals under Article 323B must be established in a hierarchical structure.
(iii) The jurisdiction of High Courts and the Supreme Court over tribunals under Article 323B was completely excluded by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements with regard to Administrative Tribunals:
(i) The Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, empowers the Central Government to establish State Administrative Tribunals at the request of State Governments.
(ii) The post of Vice-Chairman in the Central Administrative Tribunal was removed by the Administrative Tribunals Amendment Act, 2006.
(iii) The Central Administrative Tribunal is bound by the procedures laid down in the Civil Procedure Code of 1908.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements with regard to the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT):
(i) The CAT was established under the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, pursuant to Article 323A of the Constitution.
(ii) The CAT has jurisdiction over matters relating to All India Services, Central Civil Services, and civilian posts under Defence.
(iii) Appeals against CAT orders can be made directly to the Supreme Court without approaching the High Courts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements with regard to Article 311 of the Constitution of India:
(i) Article 311 imposes restrictions on the arbitrary dismissal of civil servants by requiring a reasonable opportunity for a hearing.
(ii) Article 311 applies to all civil servants, including members of the Defence Forces and secretarial staff of Parliament.
(iii) The restrictions under Article 311 control the exercise of the Doctrine of Pleasure by the President or Governor.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements with regard to the Doctrine of Pleasure:
(i) The Doctrine of Pleasure allows the President or Governor to terminate a civil servant’s service without providing any notice, based on public policy.
(ii) The tenure of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is subject to the pleasure of the President.
(iii) The Supreme Court in the case of Union of India vs. Tulsiram Patel (1985) held that the Doctrine of Pleasure is based on public policy rather than a feudal prerogative.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:
The First ARC recommended deployment of Central armed forces in states only upon the state’s request.
The Sarkaria Commission recommended that the Centre may deploy armed forces without state consent, though consultation is desirable.
The West Bengal Memorandum opposed central powers for deployment of armed forces without state approval.
Consider the following statements about Punchhi Commission recommendations:
It recommended time limits for both State Legislature and the President in matters of state bills reserved for consideration.
It supported the continuation of the All India Services.
It proposed setting up an Inter-State Trade and Commerce Commission under Article 307.
Consider the following statements about the Anandpur Sahib Resolution and West Bengal Memorandum:
Both sought restriction of the Centre’s jurisdiction to limited subjects.
Both proposed repealing Article 356.
Both demanded residuary powers for the states.
Consider the following statements about the Sarkaria Commission:
It was appointed in 1983 and submitted its report in 1988.
It recommended residuary powers of taxation to remain with Parliament.
It suggested reactivating Zonal Councils to promote federalism.
Consider the following statements about the First ARC and Rajamannar Committee:
The First ARC was appointed by the Central Government, while the Rajamannar Committee was appointed by the Tamil Nadu Government.
Both bodies recommended setting up an Inter-State Council.
Both reports were fully implemented by the Central Government.
Which of the following statements about the Punchhi Commission are correct?
It recommended fixed five-year tenures for governors.
It proposed guidelines for the governor’s role in case of a hung assembly.
It recommended that governors should continue as chancellors of universities.
Which of the following statements about the West Bengal Memorandum are correct?
It wanted the Centre’s jurisdiction confined to a limited set of subjects.
It sought state consent for reorganisation of states.
It proposed that 75% of central revenue be allocated to states.
Which of the following statements about the Anandpur Sahib Resolution are correct?
It sought that residuary powers be vested in the states.
It wanted the Centre’s jurisdiction limited to four specific subjects.
It recommended abolishing the Planning Commission.
Which of the following statements about the Rajamannar Committee are correct?
It sought to make the Finance Commission a permanent body.
It recommended abolishing All India Services.
It suggested transferring some Union and Concurrent list subjects to the State list.
Which of the following statements about the First ARC recommendations are correct?
It called for transferring more financial resources to states.
It proposed delegating powers to states to the maximum extent.
It recommended that governors be appointed from among active state politicians.
Choose the correct statement(s) about the Sarkaria Commission (1983):
It recommended strengthening All India Services and creating more such services.
It proposed that residuary powers of taxation remain with the states.
It suggested that governors should not dismiss a council of ministers as long as it enjoys assembly majority.
Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the West Bengal Memorandum (1977):
It recommended replacing the word "Union" in the Constitution with "Federal".
It suggested that Articles 356, 357, and 360 be repealed.
It proposed giving the Rajya Sabha equal powers to the Lok Sabha.
Choose the correct statement(s) about the Anandpur Sahib Resolution (1973):
It sought to limit the Centre’s powers to defence, foreign affairs, communications, and currency.
It demanded equal representation of all states in the Rajya Sabha.
It insisted that the Constitution be made truly federal.
Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the Rajamannar Committee (1969):
It was appointed by the Central Government to secure utmost autonomy for the states.
It recommended abolishing the Planning Commission and replacing it with a statutory body.
It suggested transferring residuary powers to the states.
Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the First Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) of India:
It was set up in 1966 under the chairmanship of K. Hanumanthayya.
It examined issues related to Centre–State relations through a study team under M.C. Setalvad.
One of its recommendations was the creation of an Inter-State Council under Article 263.
onsider the following statements regarding the recommendations common to multiple commissions.
(i) Both the ARC and Sarkaria Commission recommended the establishment of an Inter-State Council under Article 263.
(ii) Both the Rajamannar Committee and West Bengal Memorandum recommended abolishing All-India Services.
(iii) Both the Anandpur Sahib Resolution and West Bengal Memorandum proposed limiting the Centre’s jurisdiction to defence, foreign affairs, communications, and currency.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Sarkaria Commission.
(i) It was appointed in 1983 and submitted 247 recommendations in 1988.
(ii) It recommended that the net proceeds of corporation tax should be shareable with the states.
(iii) It suggested that the governor’s term should not be disturbed except for compelling reasons.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Punchhi Commission’s recommendations?
(i) Governors should be given a fixed tenure of five years, and their removal should not be at the Centre’s discretion.
(ii) The Inter-State Council should have a continuing auditing role in matters of concurrent jurisdiction.
(iii) The All-India Services should be abolished to enhance state autonomy.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Sarkaria Commission’s recommendations?
(i) The institution of All-India Services should be further strengthened.
(ii) The Zonal Councils should be reactivated to promote federalism.
(iii) The governor can dismiss the council of ministers even if it commands a majority in the assembly.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Anandpur Sahib Resolution and West Bengal Memorandum?
(i) Both demanded that the Centre’s jurisdiction be limited to defence, foreign affairs, communications, and currency.
(ii) Both proposed the abolition of All-India Services.
(iii) Both were fully implemented by the Central government.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Rajamannar Committee’s recommendations?
(i) The Finance Commission should be made a permanent body.
(ii) The Planning Commission should be replaced by a statutory body.
(iii) The Centre should have the power to deploy armed forces in states without their consent.