Which of the following statements about the Chief Election Commission are correct?

1. The Election Commission celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2001.

2. It currently consists of Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners.

3. For the first time two additional Commissioners were appointed in 1993.

4. 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.

The correct answer is: (c) Only 1, 2 and 4

Explanation:
• Statement 1 : The Election Commission of India (ECI) was established in 1950, and it celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2001.
• Statement 2 : As of now, the ECI comprises one Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and two Election Commissioners.
• Statement 4 : The President of India appoints the CEC and other Election Commissioners. Their tenure is six years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

Information Booster:
• Article 324 of the Indian Constitution deals with the Election Commission.
• The ECI is a constitutional body responsible for conducting elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of President and Vice President.
• Initially, the commission was a single-member body, but became multi-member from October 1993.
• The ECI is autonomous and quasi-judicial in nature.
• They enjoy the same status as Supreme Court judges in terms of salary and service conditions.