Public Service Commissions MCQ

1. What is the primary function of a Public Service Commission (PSC)?

   a) Enforcing public policies

   b) Conducting elections

   c) Recruiting candidates for government jobs

   d) Regulating financial institutions

2. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the establishment of Public Service Commissions?

   a) Article 312

   b) Article 315

   c) Article 320

   d) Article 324

3. How many Public Service Commissions are there in India at the national level?

   a) One

   b) Two

   c) Three

   d) Four

4. Who appoints the Chairman and members of a Public Service Commission at the national level?

   a) President of India

   b) Prime Minister

   c) Chief Justice of India

   d) Parliament

5. Which Public Service Commission is responsible for recruiting candidates for civil services at the national level?

   a) Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

   b) State Public Service Commission (SPSC)

   c) Joint Public Service Commission (JPSC)

   d) Central Public Service Commission (CPSC)

6. Which Public Service Commission conducts the Combined Civil Services Examination (CCSE) for Tamil Nadu?

   a) Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)

   b) Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)

   c) Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC)

   d) Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)

7. What is the term duration for the Chairman and members of a Public Service Commission?

   a) 3 years

   b) 4 years

   c) 5 years

   d) 6 years

8. Which Public Service Commission is responsible for recruiting candidates for Group A and Group B posts in Uttar Pradesh?

   a) Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)

   b) Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)

   c) Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC)

   d) Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC)

9. What is the minimum eligibility criterion for candidates appearing for examinations conducted by Public Service Commissions?

   a) Matriculation (10th standard)

   b) Intermediate (12th standard)

   c) Graduation (Bachelor's degree)

   d) Post-graduation (Master's degree)

10. Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the Public Service Commission to conduct examinations for appointments to civil services?

    a) Article 312

    b) Article 315

    c) Article 320

    d) Article 324

11. Which Public Service Commission is responsible for recruiting candidates for civil services in Maharashtra?

    a) Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC)

    b) Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)

    c) Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)

    d) West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC)

12. What is the primary role of a Public Service Commission in the recruitment process?

    a) Conducting interviews

    b) Reviewing applications

    c) Conducting examinations

    d) Verifying documents

13. Which Public Service Commission conducts the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Examination for Uttar Pradesh?

    a) Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)

    b) Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)

    c) Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC)

    d) Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC)

14. Which Public Service Commission is responsible for recruiting candidates for civil services in Kerala?

    a) Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)

    b) Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC)

    c) Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC)

    d) Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC)

15. What is the role of Public Service Commissions in ensuring fair recruitment practices?

    a) Setting examination syllabus

    b) Conducting background checks

    c) Providing training to candidates

    d) Ensuring transparency and meritocracy

16. Which Public Service Commission conducts the Combined Competitive Examination for candidates in Assam?

    a) Assam Public Service Commission (APSC)

    b) Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)

    c) Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission (CGPSC)

    d) Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC)

17. What is the primary criterion for selection of candidates through examinations conducted by Public Service Commissions?

    a) Age

    b) Educational qualifications

    c) Work experience

    d) Political affiliation

18. Which Public Service Commission is responsible for recruiting candidates for civil services in Punjab?

    a) Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)

    b) Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)

    c) Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC)

    d) Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)

19. What is the role of the Chairman of a Public Service Commission?

    a) Conducting examinations

    b) Setting examination standards

    c) Administering oath to candidates

    d) Representing the Commission in official meetings

20. Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to establish Public Service Commissions for states or groups of states?

    a) Article 312

    b) Article 315

    c) Article 320

    d) Article 324