State PCS PYQPrelims 2021

UPPCS · Question 99

A member of a State Public Service Commission may be removed by:

  1. The Governor on the basis of impeachment in Vidhan Sabha
  2. The Governor, after the enquiry conducted by the Supreme Court
  3. The President, after the enquiry conducted by the Supreme Court
  4. The Governor, after the enquiry conducted by the High Court
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Answer: (C) The President, after the enquiry conducted by the Supreme Court

Explanation

Under Article 317, SPSC members are appointed by the Governor but removed only by the President after an SC inquiry.