GK Question

polity medium true_false

All India Services like IAS and IPS are controlled exclusively by the Union Government.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: False

Article 312: All India Services (IAS, IPS, IFoS) are created by Parliament but serve under both Union and States. Officers are recruited/trained by Union (UPSC) but serve in State cadres under State control. Disciplinary control is shared: State initiates, but major penalties require Union consultation. Balances federal needs with national standards.

Topic Federal Relations - All India Services
Exam Relevance Administrative federalism question frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams
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