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Q124 (UPPCS/2024) Polity & Governance › Constitutional & Statutory Bodies

The UPSC derives its functions from which of the following sources ?
1. The Constitution
2. Parliamentary Laws
3. Executive Rules and Orders
4. Conventions
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Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: D

Explanation

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) derives its functions and authority from multiple sources:

  • The Constitution: Article 320 defines the primary functions of the UPSC, including conducting examinations for appointments to the services of the Union and being consulted on personnel management matters.
  • Parliamentary Laws: Article 321 empowers the Parliament to extend the functions of the UPSC to include services of the Union or any local authority or corporate body.
  • Executive Rules and Orders: Under the proviso to Article 320(3), the President can make regulations (executive rules) specifying matters in which it shall not be necessary for the UPSC to be consulted, thereby defining the functional boundaries.
  • Conventions: Several conventions govern the relationship between the UPSC and the Government, such as the convention that the Government generally accepts the advice of the Commission, and the practice of consulting the UPSC on matters not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution.
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