UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 29
Consider the following statements :
- The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Governor of that State.
- The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed tenure.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D
Explanation: The state government appoints its Chief Secretary through executive administrative processes; there is no universally prescribed fixed tenure.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Statement/Item 1: Incorrect - Although formal orders may be made in the Governor’s name, the political/executive appointment decision is taken by the state government rather than at the Governor’s independent discretion.
Statement/Item 2: Incorrect - The post generally does not carry a constitutionally or statutorily fixed tenure across states.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/item 1.
B: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/item 2.
C: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/items 1, 2.
D: Correct - none of the listed statements/items is true.
Review Note: Statement 1 is interpreted as independent appointment by the Governor; state executive orders are formally issued in the Governor’s name.