1. When was the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) of India established under the Government of India Act 1919?
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A) October 2, 1919
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B) October 1, 1926
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C) October 1, 1930
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D) October 2, 1920
Answer: B) October 1, 1926
2. What is the primary function of UPSC regarding the Civil Services Examination (CSE)?
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A) Conducting examinations for medical services
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B) Conducting examinations for engineering services
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C) Conducting examinations for central services
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D) Conducting examinations for legal services
Answer: C) Conducting examinations for central services
3. Which of the following is NOT a central service recruited by UPSC through the Civil Services Examination (CSE)?
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A) Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
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B) Indian Police Service (IPS)
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C) Indian Engineering Service (IES)
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D) Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
Answer: C) Indian Engineering Service (IES)
4. What role does UPSC play in the recruitment process of Group A and Group B services?
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A) It conducts competitive examinations only.
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B) It conducts interviews only.
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C) It conducts competitive examinations and interviews.
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D) It has no role in Group A and Group B service recruitment.
Answer: C) It conducts competitive examinations and interviews.
5. In matters related to appointments, promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions, whom does UPSC advise?
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A) Prime Minister
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B) Parliament
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C) President of India
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D) Chief Justice of India
Answer: C) President of India
6. What does the Supreme Court ruling in SP Gupta vs. Union of India (1981) state regarding UPSC's recommendations?
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A) Recommendations are binding on the government.
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B) Recommendations are not binding but have persuasive value.
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C) Recommendations are advisory and must be followed.
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D) UPSC has no role in recommendations.
Answer: B) Recommendations are not binding but have persuasive value.
7. Which Supreme Court case emphasized transparency and fairness in competitive examinations conducted by UPSC?
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A) Ashok Kumar Yadav vs. State of Haryana (1985)
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B) SP Gupta vs. Union of India (1981)
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C) Union of India vs. UPSC (1990)
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D) UPSC vs. Parliament (1983)
Answer: A) Ashok Kumar Yadav vs. State of Haryana (1985)
8. How many members, including the Chairman, constitute the Union Public Service Commission?
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A) 5
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B) 10
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C) 15
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D) 20
Answer: B) 10
9. How long is the term of office for the Chairman and members of UPSC, as specified in the Constitution?
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A) 4 years
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B) 6 years
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C) 8 years
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D) 10 years
Answer: B) 6 years
10. How can the President remove the Chairman of UPSC according to the Constitution?
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A) By a simple majority vote in Parliament
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B) Only on the grounds specified in the Constitution
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C) By a resolution passed by the Cabinet
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D) At the discretion of the Prime Minister
Answer: B) Only on the grounds specified in the Constitution
11. In addition to central services, UPSC conducts examinations for which of the following?
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A) Legal services
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B) Environmental services
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C) Engineering services
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D) Educational services
Answer: C) Engineering services
12. Which set of articles in the Indian Constitution provides the constitutional framework for UPSC?
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A) Articles 301-310
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B) Articles 315-323
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C) Articles 321-330
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D) Articles 341-350
Answer: B) Articles 315-323
13. What do the Union Public Service Commission (Exemption from Consultation) Regulations, 1958, outline?
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A) Procedure for consulting the Commission regarding appointments
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B) Procedure for Commission's annual report
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C) Procedure for appointment of the Chairman
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D) Procedure for conducting examinations
Answer: A) Procedure for consulting the Commission regarding appointments
14. In the context of UPSC, what is the significance of the Supreme Court case Ashok Kumar Yadav vs. State of Haryana (1985)?
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A) It established UPSC's powers.
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B) It emphasized transparency and fairness in competitive examinations.
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C) It restricted UPSC's role in appointments.
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D) It validated UPSC's recommendations as binding.
Answer: B) It emphasized transparency and fairness in competitive examinations.
15. What does UPSC's commitment to merit-based selection contribute to the administrative machinery?
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A) A bureaucratic hierarchy
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B) A diverse administrative structure
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C) A political influence
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D) A judicial oversight
Answer: B) A diverse administrative structure
16. Which of the following services is NOT recruited through the Civil Services Examination (CSE)?
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A) Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
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B) Indian Police Service (IPS)
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C) Indian Engineering Service (IES)
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D) Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
Answer: C) Indian Engineering Service (IES)