Multiple Choice Questions on Consider the following statements regarding lsquo Chief Secretary of State rsquo The Chief Secretary........... for UPSC Civil Services Examination (General Studies) Preparation

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Consider the following statements regarding lsquo Chief Secretary of State rsquo The Chief Secretary...........

Indian Polity Civil services
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    Consider the following statements regarding ‘Chief Secretary of State’

    1. The Chief Secretary is appointed by the Governor of the State.
    2. He/she is the chief advisor to the Chief Minister in all matters of the cabinet.
    3. He/she has not given a fixed tenure for the post.

    Select the correct statement.

    2 only

    Incorrect Answer

    1&2 only

    Incorrect Answer

    2&3 only

    Correct Answer

    1&3 only

    Incorrect Answer
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    Explanation:

    The Chief Secretary of State is appointed by the Chief Minister.

    • As the appointment of Chief Secretary is an executive action of the Chief Minister, it is taken in the name of the Governor of the State.
    • The post of Chief Secretary is the senior-most position in the civil services of the states and union territories of India.
    • The position is a cadre post for the Indian Administrative Services.
    • The Chief Secretary is the chief advisor to the Chief Minister in all matters of the cabinet.
    • The office of Chief Secretary has been excluded from the operation of the tenure system.
    • There is no fixed tenure for this post. 

    Hence both statements 2&3 are correct.

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