Q791. Which of the following statements regarding the removal of the UPSC Chairman is correct?
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Q792. To whom does the Union Public Service Commission submit its annual report on its performance?
Explanation
The commission is constitutionally required to submit an annual report to the President of India detailing its work and recommendations. The President subsequently places this report before both Houses of Parliament, along with a memorandum explaining any cases where the commission’s advice was not accepted, ensuring parliamentary oversight of the merit system. This reporting process is a critical part of the checks and balances within the Indian government. It forces the executive to be transparent about its personnel policies and ensures that the commission’s expert views on recruitment and discipline are shared with the nation’s highest legislative body.
Q793. Consider the following statements regarding the conditions of service of UPSC members:
I. A member of the UPSC is eligible for appointment as the Chairman of a State Public Service Commission.
II. A member of the UPSC is eligible for re-appointment to the same office for a second term.
III. A member holds office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of 65 years.
Which of the above combinations is correct?
I. A member of the UPSC is eligible for appointment as the Chairman of a State Public Service Commission.
II. A member of the UPSC is eligible for re-appointment to the same office for a second term.
III. A member holds office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of 65 years.
Which of the above combinations is correct?
Explanation
Members of the commission hold office for six years or until they reach sixty-five. While they are ineligible for re-appointment to the same post, they can be appointed as the Chairman of a State Public Service Commission or the Union Commission itself. These rules prevent self-interest and maintain the integrity of the office. The ban on re-appointment to the same position is a crucial feature designed to ensure that members do not act in a way that favors the government in hopes of securing a second term. Eligibility for higher chairmanships, however, allows for the continued use of their valuable experience.
Q794. What is the main cause for the UPSC being recognized as the "watchdog of the merit system" in India?
Explanation
The commission is designated as the watchdog of the merit system because it ensures that recruitment to the civil services is based strictly on talent and capability. By conducting objective and transparent examinations, it protects the bureaucracy from political patronage, ensuring that only the most qualified individuals are selected for public service. Its role as a watchdog extends to advising on promotions and disciplinary matters, ensuring that merit is respected throughout a civil servant’s career. While the government makes the final appointments, the commission’s rigorous selection process provides the foundation for a professional and impartial administrative framework in India.
Q795. Match the Appointment/Removal types in List I with the corresponding Authorities in List II:
| Process | Authority |
|---|---|
| A. SPSC Appointment | i. President |
| B. UPSC Appointment | ii. Governor |
| C. SPSC Removal | iii. President |
| D. UPSC Removal | iv. President |
Explanation
The Governor appoints members of the State Public Service Commission, while the President appoints those of the Union Commission. Crucially, the removal of members from both the State and Union Commissions is the exclusive power of the President, ensuring that state-level commissions remain independent of local political pressure during disciplinary actions. This constitutional arrangement provides a uniform standard of protection for all public service commissioners in the country. By vesting the removal power in the President, even for state-level bodies, the Constitution ensures that members cannot be easily intimidated or dismissed by state governments for making unpopular but principled decisions.
Q796. Identify the correct pair regarding the State Public Service Commission (SPSC):
Explanation
Members of the State Public Service Commission are appointed by the Governor and retire at sixty-two. However, their removal is handled only by the President. The commission is mandated to submit its annual performance report to the Governor, who then ensures it is presented to the State Legislature for review and discussion. This reporting mechanism allows for regional oversight of the state’s merit system. Like the national report, the state report must be accompanied by an explanation from the government for any disagreement with the commission’s advice, ensuring that the state executive remains accountable to its own legislature.
Q797. In the context of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), its establishment was notified on which date?
Explanation
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission was established through an ordinance promulgated in August 1949. This was a significant step in organizing the state’s administrative recruitment process. The commission began its operations in Jaipur and has since played a central role in conducting competitive examinations for various posts within the Rajasthan state government. Its establishment followed the merger of various princely states into the United State of Rajasthan. Since its inception, the commission has evolved to manage a large volume of state-level recruitment, ensuring that the selection process for the state bureaucracy is conducted in a centralized and merit-based manner.
Q798. Which of the following represents the correct sequence of authorities involved in the removal of a member of a State Public Service Commission on grounds of misbehavior?
Explanation
Although the Governor appoints members of a State Public Service Commission, the power of removal on grounds of misbehavior rests solely with the President. The President refers the matter to the Supreme Court for an inquiry. If the Court finds the charges valid, the President then removes the member, providing a high level of protection. This procedure is identical to the one followed for the Union Public Service Commission. It ensures that members of state commissions are not subject to the political whims of the state executive, thereby safeguarding their independence in conducting fair and impartial recruitment for the state services.
Q799. Which of the following statements regarding a Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC) is incorrect?
Explanation
A Joint State Public Service Commission is created by an act of Parliament at the request of the state legislatures involved. Unlike the Union and State commissions, which are constitutional bodies, a joint commission is a statutory body. Its members are appointed and removed by the President, and it reports to the respective state governors. This body provides a cost-effective and efficient way for smaller states to manage their recruitment needs together. Although it is statutory, it exercises similar powers and functions as other commissions, and its members enjoy similar protections and conditions of service during their tenure.
Q800. Which of the following is an exception to the functions performed by a State Public Service Commission?
Explanation
The state commission conducts examinations and advises on recruitment, promotions, and disciplinary matters. However, it is not responsible for the classification of services or the determination of pay scales and service conditions. These administrative and financial functions are the prerogative of the state government’s personnel department and the finance ministry. By focusing on the selection and ethical oversight of civil servants, the commission maintains its independence. Broader policy decisions regarding the structure of the bureaucracy and the financial aspects of employment are properly left to the elected government, which manages the state’s resources and administrative framework.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 791 | (c) The Chairman can be removed by the President on the ground of misbehavior only after an inquiry by the Supreme Court. |
| 792 | (d) The President of India |
| 793 | (b) I and III only |
| 794 | (b) It ensures fair and impartial recruitment based solely on capability and talent. |
| 795 | (a) A-ii, B-i, C-iii, D-iv |
| 796 | (c) Submission of annual report - To the Governor |
| 797 | (b) 20th August 1949 |
| 798 | (b) President refers Supreme Court inquires President removes |
| 799 | (b) It is considered a constitutional body under Article 315. |
| 800 | (d) Classifying state civil services and fixing their pay scales |
Key facts from Indian Polity and Governance
- The RPSC syllabus lists the Indian Constitution, the political system and governance, with public policy, vigilance and accountability bodies as part of the paper.
- Article-number questions are the commonest: for example Article 356 for President’s Rule, Article 324 for the Election Commission and Article 243K for the State Election Commission.
- Statement and assertion-reason questions test exceptions, so learn each provision with its limits.
- Questions on bodies ask for appointing authority, removing authority, tenure and the body to which the report goes.
- The Rajasthan-specific part of polity is on a separate page, with its own 8 chapters.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Indian Polity and Governance?
This page has 944 practice MCQs on Indian Polity and Governance. Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Which chapters does the Indian polity set cover?
Twelve chapters: framing of the Constitution, Preamble and citizenship; Fundamental Rights; DPSP and Fundamental Duties; Union executive; Parliament; Union judiciary; Union-State relations; emergency provisions; local government; constitutional and statutory bodies; public policy and citizen charter; and vigilance and accountability.
Is polity part of the RAS Prelims syllabus?
Yes. The RPSC syllabus for General Knowledge includes the Indian Constitution, political system and governance, together with the political and administrative system of Rajasthan, which is covered on the separate Rajasthan polity page.
How should I revise polity for RAS Prelims?
Make a table of articles, bodies and amendments. Attempt each chapter, read the explanation for every miss and note the article number and the exception. Repeat the chapter after a few days, as polity facts are easy to confuse.