UPSC Prelims 2016 · GS Paper 1 · Q25

Polity

Medium · Appointment and Tenure of a State's Chief Secretary

Consider the following statements regarding the office of a State's Chief Secretary:

1. The Chief Secretary is appointed solely by the Governor, exercising independent discretion.

2. The Chief Secretary holds office for a fixed tenure prescribed by the Constitution.

Which of the statements given above is correct?