WBCS.LIVE practice question

The 'Doctrine of Pleasure' regarding civil servants is enshrined in which Article?

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

Answer options

  1. Article 309
  2. Article 312
  3. Article 311
  4. Article 310

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Article 310

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Article 310 šŸ“š Explanation: Article 310 provides that civil servants of the Union hold office during the pleasure of the President, and those of the State during the pleasure of the Governor. However, this pleasure is not absolute and is subject to the safeguards provided under Article 311. These safeguards include the right not to be dismissed by an authority subordinate to the appointing authority.