Question

    With reference to the role of the Union Public Service

    Commission, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Commission is concerned with the recruitment to the all-India services and Central services–group A and group B 2. UPSC is concerned with the classification of services, pay and service conditions, cadre management, training, and so on. 3. UPSC advises the government, when consulted, on promotion and disciplinary matters. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
    A 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1,2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ● Statement 1 is correct: - UPSC is called ‘watchdog of merit system’ in India. It is concerned with the recruitment to the all-India services and Central services–group A and group B. ● Statement 2 is incorrect: It is not concerned with the classification of services, pay and service conditions, cadre management, training, and so on, instead they are dealt by the Department of Personnel and Training. ● Statement 3 is correct: It advises the government, when consulted, on promotion and disciplinary matters and those recommendations are only advisory in nature and not binding.  

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