With reference to the provisions related to All India Services under the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
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The Parliament has the power to establish new All India Services if the Rajya Sabha approves it by a special majority.
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The term "Security Services" is specifically mentioned under Article 312 as part of the All India Services.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 1 only.
Statement 1 is correct. Under Article 312 of the Indian Constitution, Parliament can create a new All India Service, but only if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution with a special majority of not less than two-thirds of members present and voting. This provision ensures that such services are created only when there is broad national consensus. Existing All India Services include the IAS, IPS, and IFoS.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Article 312 does not mention any specific service called “Security Services.” It only provides the enabling power to create new services if needed in the national interest. No such term appears in the constitutional text.