Question

Which house of Parliament can create All India Services?
A.Lok Sabha
B.Rajya Sabha
C.Either house
D.Joint sitting of both houses

Answer 1

Hint: There are two houses of Parliament in India which are called Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. Rajya Sabha is also called as House of the state and Lok Sabha is called as Lower House. The legislature is considered as the bicameral legislature.

Complete answer:
 In the Article 312 of the constitution of India, provisions are made with respect to All India Services.
The All India Services as well as All India Judicial Service can be created by parliament of India if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution which declares that it is essential in the interest of the nation. Such resolution can be passed in the Rajya Sabha if it is supported by two-thirds of members which are present and are involved in voting procedure.
In order to protect the interest of the states, this power is essential. The recruitment and conditions which are put forward for persons appointed to All India services can be regulated by parliament as it enacted the All India Service Act of 1951. Indian Administrative Service, Indian police service that is known at the commencement of the constitution of India needs to function under the services created by Parliament. Any post that is inferior to the district judge cannot be created by All India Judicial Service.

Hence, the correct answer is option (B).

Note:House of Parliament can create All India Services in Rajya Sabha. In the Article 312 of the constitution of India, provisions are made with respect to All India Services. The All India Services as well as All India Judicial Service can be created by parliament of India if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution which declares that it is essential in the interest of the nation.