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1. Question 1

   Consider the following statements on the history of the Public Service Commission. 1. The Public Service Commission was set up in 1926. 2. Under the 1935 Act it became the Federal Public Service Commission on 1 April 1937. 3. Under the 1919 Act it became the Federal Public Service Commission. Which of these are correct?

   1. A. 1 only
   2. B. 1 and 3 only
   3. C. 1 and 2 only
   4. D. 1, 2 and 3
   Answer and explanation

   ✓ Correct answer: C. 1 and 2 only

   The commission was set up in 1926, became the Federal PSC on 1 April 1937 under the 1935 Act and was renamed UPSC on 26 January 1950. The 1919 Act only provided for a commission, so 3 is wrong.

   Source: அரசியல் அறிவியல், மேல்நிலை இரண்டாம் ஆண்டு, தமிழ் வழி (Political Science, Standard XII, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (அலகு 6 இந்தியாவில் நிர்வாக அமைப்பு, p. 126 (PDF p. 134))

2. Question 2

   In which year was the post of Cabinet Secretary created in India?

   1. A. 1977
   2. B. 1950
   3. C. 1961
   4. D. 1964
   Answer and explanation

   ✓ Correct answer: B. 1950

   The post of Cabinet Secretary in India was created in 1950.

   Source: அரசியல் அறிவியல், மேல்நிலை இரண்டாம் ஆண்டு, தமிழ் வழி (Political Science, Standard XII, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (அலகு 6 இந்தியாவில் நிர்வாக அமைப்பு, p. 119 (PDF p. 127))