Q1. Who selects persons for appointment to the Central Civil Services in India ?
(a) President
(b) Prime Minister
(c) Planning Commission
(d) UPSC
(UPSC Prelims 1984)
Answer: (d) UPSC
Explanation: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is the constitutional body responsible for recruiting personnel to the Central Civil Services. It conducts competitive exams and interviews, ensuring merit-based selection under Article 315 of the Constitution.