GK Question

polity medium true_false

The expenses of UPSC, including salaries and pensions of members, are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Article 322: UPSC expenses charged on Consolidated Fund of India (not subject to annual parliamentary vote). Similar provision for State PSCs (Article 322). Financial insulation protects UPSC from executive pressure, ensuring impartial conduct of recruitment and advisory functions. Critical for merit-based civil services.

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