Consider the following statements about the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC): 1. The UPSC is a constitutional body established under Article 315 of the Indian Constitution. 2. The President appoints the Chairman and members of the UPSC, with members having a tenure of 6 years or until they reach the age of 65, whichever is earlier. 3. A UPSC member can be removed by the President without any judicial inquiry or advice from the Supreme Court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1: UPSC is established under Article 315 of the Constitution as a constitutional body.
Statement 2: The President appoints the Chairman and members under Article 316, and their tenure is 6 years or until 65 years of age, whichever is earlier.
Statement 3: Removal of a member for misbehaviour requires the President to seek the Supreme Court’s advice, and the Court’s advice is binding; thus, removal cannot happen without judicial inquiry.

Source– HT