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Q251. Consider the following statements: 1. The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Governor of that State. 2. The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed tenure. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Governor of that State.
  2. The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed tenure. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2016 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (D) — Neither 1 nor 2

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Statement 1 is incorrect: The Chief Secretary is chosen and appointed by the Chief Minister of the State (though executive orders run in the Governor's name, the appointment power is practically with the CM). Statement 2 is incorrect: The Chief Secretary does not have a constitutionally or statutorily fixed tenure and serves at the discretion/pleasure of the State executive.

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Beware of authority mix-ups (Chief Minister vs. Governor) and claims of 'fixed tenure' for high-level civil servant posts that operate purely at executive pleasure.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2016 (Q251)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Executive & President
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — Neither 1 nor 2

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2016 Q251

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2016 GS Paper I Question 251 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2016 Polity (Executive & President) question is Option (D): "Neither 1 nor 2". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2016 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Executive & President". You can explore all repeated questions from Executive & President in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Executive & President UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Beware of authority mixups (Chief Minister vs. Governor) and claims of 'fixed tenure' for highlevel civil servant posts that operate purely at executive pleasure.

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