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Q. With reference to the establishment of a Joint Public Service Commission for two or more States in India, consider the following statements:
  1. It requires the resolution to be passed by the legislatures of the concerned States.
  2. It requires Parliament to make a law for such arrangement.
  3. It requires the Governors of those States to seek the approval of the President.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: Only 1 and 2
Notes: Article 315(2) specifies that a Joint Public Service Commission for two or more States can be established if the legislatures of the States involved pass a resolution, and Parliament enacts a law to this effect. There is no requirement for the Governors to seek the approval of the President in this process.
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