In which article of the Constitution is the appointment of the State Election Commissioner mentioned?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) 243-K

Explanation:
• Article 243-K of the Indian Constitution provides for the constitution of a State Election Commission for the conduct of all elections to the Panchayats.
• The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor of the state.
• The conditions of service and tenure of office are determined by the Governor, but the Commissioner can only be removed in the same manner as a Judge of a High Court.
• The primary role of the State Election Commission is the superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of local body elections.

Information Booster:
• Article 243-ZA specifically deals with the conduct of elections to Municipalities, which is also managed by the same State Election Commission.
• The Madhya Pradesh State Election Commission was the first of its kind established in India (February 15, 1994).

Additional Knowledge:
(b) Article 243-L: Deals with the application of Panchayat provisions to Union Territories.
(c) Article 243-P: Defines various terms (like Committee, District, Municipality) used in Part IXA (Municipalities).
(d) Article 324: Provides for the Election Commission of India, which conducts elections for Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of President and Vice-President.