By the time of independence, only three princely states of Rajasthan (Jodhpur, Jaipur and Bikaner) had established their own Public Service Commissions, hence statement B is false. Statement A is true because the Central Public Service Commission was formed in 1926 on the recommendation of the Lee Commission of 1924. Statement C is true that the commissions started work in Jodhpur (1939), Jaipur (1940) and Bikaner (1946). Statement D is also true that on 16 August 1949, these three princely states commissions were abolished so that the unified Rajasthan Public Service Commission could be formed. Thus only A, C and D are correct statements.

Rajasthan Public Service Commission was initially established in Jaipur and not in Ajmer, hence statement C is completely false. Statement A is true that the RPSC Ordinance came into effect on 20 August 1949. Statement B is true that the Commission came into existence when the notification under Section 1(3) was issued on 22 December 1949, due to which 22 December 1949 is considered as the date of establishment. Statement D is also true that the then Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court, Sir S. Of. Ghosh was made the first chairman of the commission. Hence statements A, B and D are correct.

After the state reorganization in the year 1956, P. Satyanarayana Rao Committee was formed to balance the administrative arrangements and offices. On the recommendation of this committee, on August 21, 1958, the office of RPSC was shifted from Jaipur to Ajmer. Option A (Administrative Reforms Commission) and Option C (Santhanam Committee) are central committees related to anti-corruption and administrative structure. Option D is not related to any specific transfer recommendation. Hence the correct answer is option B.

Joint Public Service Commission (JPSC) under Article 315(2) is constituted by an Act of Parliament after passing resolutions of the State Legislatures and not by direct order of the President, hence statement C is false. After constitution, the Chairman and members of JPSC are appointed by the President. Statements A, B and D are completely true in accordance with the constitutional provisions because Part 14 (Articles 315-323) deals with State Commissions and Parliament has the power to make laws for JPSC.

Article 316(1) of the Constitution clearly provides that the Chairman and members of the State Public Service Commission shall be appointed by the Governor of the State on the advice of the Chief Minister. Article 315(1) only provides for the formation of a commission. Article 317(2) deals with suspension during investigation and Article 318 deals with determination of the number and conditions of service of members. According to tradition, the senior most member of the Commission can be made the Chairman or the Governor can appoint a qualified person as the Chairman.

According to Article 316(3), a member of the Public Service Commission is not eligible for re-appointment to the same post on the expiry of his term of office, hence statement C is false. Statement A is true because the tenure in the State Commission is 6 years or 62 years of age. Statement B is true that in UPSC the limit is 65 years. Statement D is correct because the member can be appointed to the post of Chairman after the expiry of his term and will serve for 6 years or till the age of 62 years. Hence only statements A, B and D are correct.

Under Article 318 of the Constitution, the Governor has the power to make rules regulating the number of members of the Commission and their conditions of service, provided that no disadvantageous alteration is made after the appointment. Article 316 deals with appointment and tenure. Article 317 deals with removal and suspension of members from office. Article 319 deals with prohibition on employment without holding the post. Therefore, the power to determine service conditions is described in Article 318.

As per the evolution of member strength in RPSC: At the time of formation in 1949 there was 1 Chairman + 2 Members (total 3). In 1965 it was increased to 1 Chairman + 4 Members (total 5). Increased to 1 Chairman + 5 Members (total 6) in 1985. Increased to 1 Chairman + 7 Members (Total 8) in 2011 (27 June 2011). In the year 2025 (17 July 2025) it has been increased to 1 Chairman + 10 Members (total 11). Hence the correct combination is A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3.

The number of members of the Commission was gradually increased as per the annual report of RPSC. In the year 1973, the number of members was increased from 3 to 4 and in the year 1981 it was increased from 4 to 5. After this, the members were increased from 5 to 6 in 1985 and 7 in 2011. The years given in options A, C and D do not match the historical data. Hence, the correct answer is option B (1973 and 1981).

According to Article 317, only the President of India has the power to remove the Chairman and members of RPSC from the post. In case of proven misconduct, the President issues orders on receiving the investigation report of the Supreme Court (Art. 145) (Statements A and B are correct). The Governor of the state has the right to suspend during investigation (Statement C is correct). If a member is insolvent, suffers from incompetence or mental/physical infirmity or holds an office of profit, the President can remove him directly without investigation (Statement D is correct). Hence all four statements are true.

Article 320(1) clearly provides that it shall be the primary function of the State Public Service Commission to conduct examinations for appointments to the services of the State. There is a provision in Article 320(3) for the State Government to consult the Commission in various administrative and disciplinary matters. Under Article 321, the State Legislature can expand the functions of the Commission by making an Act. Article 322 deals with the expenditure of the Commission. Hence the correct answer is option A.

No consultation is taken with the State Public Service Commission on routine or routine inter-departmental transfers of civil servants, hence statement D is false. According to Article 320(3), it is mandatory to consult the Commission on recruitment methods (Statement A), principles of promotion and transfer from one service to another (Statement B) and disciplinary matters and pension/compensation claims (Statement C). Hence only statements A, B and C are true.

Under Article 320(4) of the Constitution, it is not necessary for the State Government to consult the Public Service Commission while making provision for reservation of posts in government jobs for Backward Classes, SCs and STs. Options A, B and D all fall within the Commission's consultation area under Article 320(3). Therefore, matters of reservation policies and relaxation in posts of services have been kept out of the scope of consultation of the Commission.

According to Article 322, all the administrative expenses of the State Public Service Commission, including the salaries, allowances and pensions of the members and employees, are charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State. Since it is a burdensome expenditure, it is not voted on in the State Assembly. The expenditure of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is charged on the Consolidated Fund of India. The state's contingency fund is meant for unexpected expenses. Hence the correct answer is option B.

Under Article 323, the Commission submits its annual report to the Governor of the state and not to the Chief Minister, hence statement A is false. The Governor presents this report before both/one House of the State Legislature (Statement B is true). If the State Government rejects any recommendation of the Commission, it is mandatory to submit a memorandum of reasons for rejection to the Legislature (Statement C is true). The report of the State Commission does not go to the President but to the Governor only (Statement D is true). Hence only B, C and D are correct.

Regarding Chairman of RPSC: Sir S. Of. Ghosh was the first Chairman of the Commission (1949). Shri D.S. Tiwari had the longest tenure as President (8 August 1951 to 20 January 1958 – approximately 6.5 years). Dr. B. l. Rawat's tenure was the shortest (1 August 1966 to 3 September 1966 - only 34 days). Shri N. Of. Bairava was an administrative officer who held both the posts of Secretary and later Chairman of RPSC. Hence the correct combination is A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1.

Chairman of RPSC can be made a qualified person from any field (academician, former administrative officer, judge etc.), it is not mandatory to be an IAS only, hence statement D is false. Statement A is true that B. l. Rawat, Ramsingh Chauhan, Deen Dayal and S. S. Tak was the president. Statement B is true that G. P. Pilania was only a member and not the acting president. Statement C is also true that L. l. Joshi, S. S. Tak and H.N. Meena has been the acting president. Hence only statements A, B and C are correct.

Statement D is completely false because many women have been appointed as members in RPSC. Statement A is true that Kanta Kathuria was the first woman member. Statement B is true that Kanta Kathuria (1995-1999) and Prakashwati Sharma (since 2005) also became members of UPSC. Statement C is also true that Kamla Bheel, Divya Singh, Sangeeta Arya and Dr. Manju Sharma have been women members of RPSC. Hence only statements A, B and C are correct.

According to the proviso to Article 316(1), it is necessary that at least half (50%) of the members of the Commission should be persons who have held office for at least 10 years under the Government of India or any State Government (Statement B is true). Statement A is incorrect because 10 years of experience is not mandatory for all members (the remaining half of the members can be from other areas). Statement C is incorrect because the members are appointed directly by the Governor. Statement D is incorrect because the salary is charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State.

Officers Training School (OTS) was started in Jodhpur on 14 November 1957 with the aim of imparting high level training to the newly selected administrative officers of the state (Statement A). In 1963 it was shifted to Jaipur (Statement B). In 1969, it was named after former MP and administrator Late. HCMRIPA was done in the name of Harishchandra Mathur (Statement C). A half-yearly magazine named 'Prasasanika' is published by this institute on research and activities related to public administration (Statement D). Hence all the statements are true.