UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2016

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?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Correct Answer

Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

The Chief Secretary is appointed by the Chief Minister (not directly by the Governor) and does not have a constitutionally fixed tenure, making both statements incorrect.

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