Consider the following statements regarding union public service commission:1.The chairman and members of the Commission hold office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of 65 years.2.They can also be removed before the expiry of their term by the president in the manner as provided in the Constitution.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. Consider the following statements regarding union public service commission:
1.The chairman and members of the Commission hold office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of 65 years.
2.They can also be removed before the expiry of their term by the president in the manner as provided in the Constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: The chairman and members of the union public service commission hold office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

However, they can relinquish their offices at any time by addressing their resignation to the president.
They can also be removed before the expiry of their term by the president in the manner as provided in the Constitution.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity

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