Q13 · UPPSC current affairs · 1 October 2026 · PIB · Centenary Celebrations of Union Public Service Commission

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Consider the following statements regarding the origin and constitutional provisions of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC):1.UPSC was initially established under the Government of India Act 1919 based on the recommendations of the Lee Commission.2.Article 320 of the Constitution specifies the duties and consultative functions of Public Service Commissions.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A Both 1 and 2
B 1 only
C 2 only
D Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: (a) Both 1 and 2

Explanation

Both statements are correct. Statement 1 is accurate as UPSC was established following the Lee Commission recommendations under the Government of India Act 1919. Statement 2 is also correct because Article 320 specifies the duties and consultative functions of Public Service Commissions.

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