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Article 309 empowers Parliament and State Legislatures

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. To regulate the recruitment and conditions of service of the Public Services of the Union and the States respectively
  2. To deal with powers and duties of the Comptroller and Auditor General
  3. To deal with Indian Foreign Service
  4. To regulate Income-Tax Officers (Class I) Service

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: To regulate the recruitment and conditions of service of the Public Services of the Union and the States respectively

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A. To regulate the recruitment and conditions of service of the Public Services of the Union and the States respectively šŸ“š Explanation: Article 309 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Parliament and State Legislatures to make laws regarding the recruitment of public servants. This ensures a legal framework for the bureaucracy. Until such laws are made, the President or Governor can issue rules for this purpose. This article is a vital part of the constitutional provisions managing the administrative services in India.