Q. With reference to creation of new All India Service, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. In the national interest, the Rajya Sabha can pass a resolution for creation of new All India Service.
2. The resolution for creation of new All India Service must be passed by the Rajya Sabha by two-third majority of the total members of the house.
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
a) Only 2
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Only 1
Correct Answer: d) Only 1
Question from UPPSC Prelims 2025
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Under Article 312, if the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) declares by a resolution that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest, Parliament may by law create one or more All India Services.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The required majority is two-thirds of the members present and voting, not two-thirds of the total membership of the House.
Therefore, only Statement 1 is correct.
