WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which authority is empowered to initiate a resolution for creating an All-India Service?

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

Answer options

  1. The President of India
  2. The Lok Sabha
  3. The Rajya Sabha
  4. The Union Public Service Commission

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: The Rajya Sabha

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) The Rajya Sabha šŸ“š Explanation: Under Article 312 of the Indian Constitution, the Rajya Sabha has the exclusive power to pass a resolution supported by two-thirds of the members present and voting. This resolution declares that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest to create one or more All-India Services. Once this resolution is passed, Parliament may by law provide for the creation of such services.