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Members of State Public Service Commission are appointed by

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

Answer options

  1. the pPresident of India
  2. the Prime Minister of India
  3. the Governor of the State
  4. the Chief Minister of the State

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: the Governor of the State

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) the Governor of the State šŸ“š Explanation: According to the Constitution, the Chairman and other 'members of a State Public Service Commission' are appointed by the 'Governor of that State'. However, they can only be removed from their office by the President of India. This arrangement ensures a balance of power and protects the independence of the commission.