Question

Under which Article of the Constitution of India, the Union Public Service Commission is constituted?

• A. Article 315
• B. Article 316
• C. Article 317
• D. Article 318

Hint:

Think of the articles in logical order: Article 315 *creates* the Public Service Commissions. Subsequent articles like 316 (Appointment) and 317 (Removal) deal with their composition and functioning.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Part XIV of the Constitution of India deals with "Services under the Union and the States." Article 315 is the foundational article that provides for the establishment of Public Service Commissions. Article 315(1) states, "Subject to the provisions of this article, there shall be a Public Service Commission for the Union and a Public Service Commission for each State." This establishes the constitutional basis for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and the State Public Service Commissions (SPSCs). The subsequent articles deal with the appointment (Art. 316), removal (Art. 317), and functions of these bodies.