Q. With reference to the Union Public Service Commission, which of the following statements is/are NOT correct?
1. The UPSC consists of a chairman and other members appointed by the president of India.
2. The chairman and members of the Commission hold office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of 65 years.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D
Notes:

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is the central recruiting agency in India.  

  • It is an independent constitutional body in the sense that it has been directly created by the Constitution.  
  • The UPSC consists of a chairman and other members appointed by the president of India.  
  • The Constitution, without specifying the strength of the Commission has left the matter to the discretion of the president, who determines its composition.  
  • Usually, the Commission consists of nine to eleven members including the chairman.  
  • The chairman and members of the Commission hold office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. 

Source: Laxmikanth 

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