Q. With reference to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), consider the following statements:
1.Under the British India, UPSC was established based on the recommendation of Lee’s Commission.
2.The Chairman and members of the UPSC hold office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
3.The Chairman of UPSC is eligible for reappointment in the USPC after end of the tenure.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Lee Commission, established in 1923, recommended the creation of a Public Service Commission. As a result, the first Public Service Commission was established on October 1, 1926. It gained constitutional status as an autonomous entity on January 26, 1950, and was renamed the Union Public Service Commission. The Chairman and members of the UPSC hold office for a term of 6 years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The Chairman of the UPSC is ineligible for further employment either under the Government of India or under the Government of a State after their term ends.
Source: The Hindu
