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The entire salaries, allowances and pensions of the chairman and members of the Union Public Service Commission are charged on the ________

  1. A
    Consolidated fund of India
  2. B
    Special Fund of the UPSC
  3. C
    Contingency fund of India
  4. D
    Reserve Bank of India

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According to Article 322 of the Constitution of India, the administrative expenses of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), including the salaries, allowances, and pensions payable to or in respect of the members or staff of the Commission, are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India. This ensures their financial independence from the executive.

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The entire salaries, allowances and pensions of the chairman and members of the Union Public Service Commission are charged on the ________
A
Consolidated fund of India
B
Special Fund of the UPSC
C
Contingency fund of India
D
Reserve Bank of India

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