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Q. Consider the following statements regarding the removal of members of Public Service Commissions in India:
  1. The President can remove the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on the ground of proved misbehavior after a Supreme Court inquiry.
  2. The Governor can remove the Chairman of a State Public Service Commission (PSC) in the same manner as the President removes the Chairman of the UPSC.
  3. Grounds for removal of a PSC member include insolvency, infirmity of mind or body, or engagement in paid employment outside their official duties.
  4. Resignation of a UPSC member is addressed to the President.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: Only three
Notes: Statements 1, 3, and 4 are correct: The President can remove UPSC members only on grounds of misbehavior, after a Supreme Court inquiry as per Article 317. Valid grounds for removal include insolvency, infirmity, or engagement in paid employment. UPSC members resign to the President. The Governor does not have the power to remove State PSC members; this is done by the President.
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