With reference to the Union Public Service Commission consider the following statements 1 The Presid...........

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With reference to the Union Public Service Commission, consider the following statements:

1. The President can remove the chairman or any other member of UPSC only on the advice of Supreme Court.

2. A member of UPSC (on ceasing to hold office) is not eligible for any employment in the Government of India or state.

3. UPSC is consulted on withholding of increments for a civil servant.

4. UPSC is not consulted on grant of extension of service to a civil servant.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?

4 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 4 only

All of the above

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Explanation:

The President can remove the chairman or any other member of UPSC from the office without referring the matter to the Supreme Court on the following grounds:
-he is adjudged an insolvent;
-he engages in any paid employment outside the duties of his office;
-he is, in the opinion of the President, unfit to continue in office by reason of infirmity of mind or body.
In addition to these, the President can also remove members for misbehavior. However, in this case, the President has to refer the matter to the Supreme Court for an enquiry. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
Only the chairman of UPSC is not eligible for any further employment under the Government of India or state. The members are eligible for appointment as the chairman of UPSC and State Public Service Commission and not any other employment. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
Withholding an increment is a disciplinary action affecting a civil servant and UPSC is consulted in such matters. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
UPSC is consulted on matters related to grant of extension of service and reemployment of certain retired servants. Hence, statement 4 is incorrect.