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Difficulty: EasyConstitutional Bodies: Election Commission, UPSC, SPSC, CAG, and Finance Commission

Which of the following constitutional bodies in India are established directly under Article 315 of the Constitution of India? Select all correct options.

  1. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)Answer
  2. State Public Service Commission (SPSC)Answer
  3. C
    Election Commission of India
  4. D
    Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)

Answer

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and the State Public Service Commission (SPSC) are both established directly under Article 315 of the Constitution of India.
Both the Union Public Service Commission and the State Public Service Commission are constituted under Article 315 of the Constitution of India, which provides for Public Service Commissions for the Union and for the States.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the article specifying the establishment of Public Service Commissions.
Article 315 of Part XIV of the Constitution mandates Public Service Commissions for the Union and for each State.
To determine which bodies derive their existence directly from Article 315.
2
Verify the constitutional provisions for the other listed entities.
The Election Commission of India is established under Article 324, and the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is established under Article 148.
To eliminate constitutional bodies created under different articles.

Key Concept

Constitutional provisions for Public Service Commissions (Article 315)
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Constitutional Bodies: Election Commission, UPSC, SPSC, CAG, and Finance Commission

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