Consider the following statements: 1. All India Service (AIS) officers are recruited by the Union Government and their services are placed under various State Cadres. 2. The total strength of any cadre is calculated by including Central Deputation Reserve (CDR), which is around 40% of the sanctioned posts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • Both 1 and 2
  • 2 only
  • 1 only
  • Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 3