Exp) Option a is the correct answer.

Statement 1 is correct: A State Public Service Commission consists of a chairman and other members appointed by the governor of the state. Although the chairman and members of a SPSC are appointed by the Governor, they can be removed only by the President (and not by the governor). The President can remove them on the same grounds and in the same manner as he can remove a chairman or a member of the UPSC.

Statement 2 is correct: Although the chairperson and members of a SHRC is appointed by the governor, they can be removed only by the President (and not by the governor).

Statement 3 is incorrect: The Constitution makes a provision for the establishment of a Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC) for two or more states. The chairman and members of a JSPSC are appointed by the President. They can be suspended or removed by the President. They can also resign from their offices at any time by submitting their resignation letters to the president.

Statement 4 is incorrect: The State Information Commission consists of a State Chief Information Commissioner and not more than ten State Information Commissioners. They are appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Chief Minister as Chairperson, the Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly and a State Cabinet Minister nominated by the Chief Minister. The Governor of State can remove the State Chief Information Commissioner or any State Information Commissioner from the office.