Question

Q. Which of the following constitutional officers is/are appointed as well as removed by the same authority?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A.
  1 and 2 only
• B.
  2 only
• C.
  2 and 3 only
• D.
  1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is C

2 and 3 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: Following aspects are in the hands of the Governor of the State with respect to the State Public Service Commission.

1. Appointment of the chairman and the other members.
2. Strength of the Commission and
3. Conditions of service of all the members including chairman.

But it is the President to remove its chairman or other members. Further, the grounds of removal will be the same as that of the UPSC chairman or members.

Statement 2 is correct: Following aspects are in the hands of the Governor of the State with respect to the Advocate General of the state.

1. Appointment
2. Removal and
3. Remuneration

Statement 3 is correct: The President appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners, and the Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from the office by the President on the basis of the resolution passed by Both Houses of Parliament.