Who among the following holds his/her office at the pleasure of the President ____________________.

Any staff of UPSC

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Advocate-General of a State

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Speaker of the Lok Sabha

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Comptroller and Auditor General of India

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Solution

The correct option is D Comptroller and Auditor General of India
The Union Public Service Commission consists of a chairman and other members appointed by the President of India. They hold office for a term of Six years or until they attain the age of 65 years. They can be removed by the President before the expiry of the term in the manner as provided in the constitution.

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