State PCS PYQPrelims 2020

UPPCS · Question 98

In the removal of which of the following officials does Parliament NOT play any role? 1. Judges of the High Court 2. Judges of the Supreme Court 3. Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission 4. Comptroller and Auditor General of India Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 3 and 4 only
  3. 1, 2 and 3 only
  4. 3 only
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Answer: (D) 3 only

Explanation

Judges of the High Courts and the Supreme Court and the CAG are removed through an address by both Houses of Parliament (special majority). The UPSC Chairman is removed by the President after a Supreme Court inquiry, with no role for Parliament. So only 3.