Question

The expenses of Public Service Commission of Uttar Pradesh are charged upon:

  1. Consolidated Fund of India
  2. Consolidated Fund of State
  3. It's own generated fund from fees
  4. Contingent Fund

Answer:

Option B: Consolidated Fund of State

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Consolidated Fund of State”.

Article 322 of the Indian Constitution deals with the expenses of Public Service Commissions.

It states that the expenses of a State or Union Public Service Commission are to be charged to the Consolidated Fund of the State or India, respectively. These expenses include salaries, allowances, and pensions for the Commission's members and staff.