Consider the following statements: 1. The Chairman and members of a state public service commission, though appointed by the governor of the state, can be removed only by the President. 2. The President can establish a Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC) for two or more states on the request of the state legislatures concerned. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: In the field of public service commissions, the Centre-state relations are as follows:

The Chairman and members of a state public service commission, though appointed by the governor of the state, can be removed only by the President.
The Parliament can establish a Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC) for two or more states on the request of the state legislatures concerned. The chairman and members of the JSPSC are appointed by the president.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) can serve the needs of a state on the request of the state governor and with the approval of the President.

Source: Laxmikanth