Which of the following is true regarding the tenure and independence of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India?
The correct answer is (c) Other Election Commissioners can be removed only on CEC’s recommendation
Explanation:
. Article 324(5) provides this safeguard.
. Protects independence of Election Commission.
. Government cannot directly remove ECs.
. CEC has special authority.
. Strengthens neutrality of elections.
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. CEC removed like Supreme Court judge.
. Tenure is six years or up to 65 years.
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90 Mins English English100 Questions100 Marks90 Mins English English40 Questions30 Marks25 Mins EnglishWhich of the following is true regarding the tenure and independence of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India?
Which of the following statements regarding the Election Commission of India is/are correct?
(i) The Election Commission of India is a permanent constitutional body .
(ii) The President appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners.
(iii) The Election Commissioners are appointed for a tenure of 5 years or up to the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier.
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Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution states about the establishment of Election Commission in India?
On which date in 1950 was the Election Commission established as per the Constitution?
Which of the following statements about the Chief Election Commission are correct?
The Election Commission celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2001.
It currently consists of Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners.
For the first time two additional Commissioners were appointed in 1993.
The President appoints Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners and they have tenure of six years or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
Which of the following is a constitutional body in India?
According to India's Election Commission, political parties cannot release their manifesto in pre poll silence period of:
Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for an Independent Election Commission for the superintendence, direction and control of the electoral roll and the conduct of elections in India?
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