In the case of the Union Public Service Commission or a Joint Public Service Commission, who is empowered to appoint the members, determine the number of members of the Commission, and make regulations regarding their conditions of service?

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: The salaries of the members of the Union and State Public Service Commissions are charged on the Consolidated Fund. Reason R: This financial arrangement is established as a constitutional safeguard to ensure the independence and integrity of the commissions and to prevent executive interference. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

With reference to the removal of the Chairman and members of Public Service Commissions in India, consider the following statements: A. The President of India is the authority empowered to remove a member of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) from office. B. For removal on the grounds of misbehavior, the President must refer the matter to the Supreme Court for an inquiry. C. The Governor of a State has the power to remove the Chairman of a State Public Service Commission (SPSC) if they are found guilty of misbehavior. D. Apart from misbehavior, a member of the UPSC can be removed if they are adjudged an insolvent or engage in paid employment outside their official duties. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below: