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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

A constitutional body (Articles 315–323) that conducts exams to recruit for elite civil services: IAS, IPS, IFS, among others. Led by a chairperson and members appointed by the President, UPSC advises on service matters like promotions and discipline. Its autonomy ensures merit-based selections, crucial for maintaining the administrative apparatus’s integrity and competency. The Commission’s functions extend to direct recruitment, departmental promotions, and framing/examining recruitment rules. UPSC members enjoy secure tenures to shield them from political pressure. Through rigorous exam processes and interviews, it molds India’s bureaucratic leadership, upholding neutrality and efficiency in governance.

Practice Questions

What is the maximum number of members in the Rajya Sabha?

संसद की कार्यप्रणाली का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में मिलता है?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the President of India?

संविधान संशोधन के प्रस्ताव किसके द्वारा प्रस्तुत किए जाते हैं?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख का चुनाव किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression?

भारतीय संसद में सर्वोच्च विधायी प्राधिकारी कौन है?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख की नियुक्ति में किसका निर्णय अंतिम होता है?

Which of the following is a power of the Vice President of India?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian federal system?