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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

A constitutional body (Articles 315–323) that conducts exams to recruit for elite civil services: IAS, IPS, IFS, among others. Led by a chairperson and members appointed by the President, UPSC advises on service matters like promotions and discipline. Its autonomy ensures merit-based selections, crucial for maintaining the administrative apparatus’s integrity and competency. The Commission’s functions extend to direct recruitment, departmental promotions, and framing/examining recruitment rules. UPSC members enjoy secure tenures to shield them from political pressure. Through rigorous exam processes and interviews, it molds India’s bureaucratic leadership, upholding neutrality and efficiency in governance.

Practice Questions

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख की नियुक्ति में अंतिम निर्णय किसके द्वारा होता है?

Who among the following was the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

संसद के अधिवेशन की अवधि किस आधार पर निर्धारित होती है?

Which amendment of the Indian Constitution gave the Right to Education a fundamental right?

सूचना का अधिकार किस अधिनियम के अंतर्गत आता है?

राज्यपाल के कर्तव्य किस अनुच्छेद में दिए गए हैं?

किस संविधान संशोधन ने संसद में महिलाओं के आरक्षण का प्रस्ताव रखा?

मौलिक अधिकारों के लिए न्यायिक संरक्षण किस अनुच्छेद के माध्यम से मिलता है?

Which of the following is the longest-serving political party in India?

प्रधानमंत्री का कार्यकाल कितने वर्षों का होता है?