Q1. Under Article 310, civil servants hold office:
- Until retirement
- During the pleasure of the President or Governor
- For a fixed term
- Until the age of 65
Correct Option: 2. During the pleasure of the President or Governor.
Explanation: As per Article 310, public servants hold office at the pleasure of the President (Centre) or Governor (State), subject to exceptions and Article 311 safeguards.
Q2. Which of the following is true about the All-India Services Act, 1951?
- It abolished the Indian Civil Service (ICS)
- It created all-India services
- It allows states to control recruitment
- It allows Centre to frame rules in consultation with states
Correct Option: 4. It allows Centre to frame rules in consultation with states.
Explanation: The All-India Services Act, 1951 empowers the Central government to frame rules related to recruitment and service conditions in consultation with states.
Q3. What percentage of senior posts in IAS, IPS, and IFS must be filled by promotion from state services?
- 25%
- 50%
- 33.33%
- 66.67%
Correct Option: 3. 33.33%.
Explanation: One-third (33.33%) of senior posts in IAS, IPS, and IFS are filled by promotion from state services, based on recommendations of a selection committee.
Q4. Which of the following is a safeguard not available to civil servants under Article 311?
- Protection from dismissal by a subordinate authority
- Inquiry before dismissal
- Right to representation after inquiry
- Exemption from inquiry if convicted in a criminal case
Correct Option: 3. Right to representation after inquiry.
Explanation: The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 removed the right to a second opportunity (representation after inquiry), so this safeguard is no longer available.
Q5. Which of the following articles allows the creation of a new all-India service including an all-India judicial service?
- Article 312
- Article 313
- Article 314
- Article 311
Correct Option: 1. Article 312.
Explanation: Article 312 empowers Parliament to create new all-India services (e.g., an all-India judicial service) if Rajya Sabha passes a resolution with a two-thirds majority.