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Correct Answer: A. President
Explanation: According to Article 316 of the Constitution of India, the Chairman and other members of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) are appointed by the President of India. The UPSC is a constitutional body established under Article 315, tasked with conducting examinations for appointments to the services of the Union. The President also determines the commission's strength and the conditions of service for its members. While the President is the appointing authority, the Constitution ensures the commission's independence by providing that members can only be removed by the President under specific circumstances, such as misbehavior, after a mandatory inquiry by the Supreme Court. Furthermore, members serve a fixed term of six years or until they reach the age of 65, and their service conditions cannot be altered to their disadvantage after appointment. Therefore, the President of India is the official responsible for these appointments.

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