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.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Only (i) and (ii)
Explanation: • The Election Commission of India (ECI) is a permanent constitutional body, established under Article 324 of the Indian Constitution. • The President appoints the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other Election Commissioners. • The tenure of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners is 6 years or until the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier, not 5 years or 60 years. • The ECI supervises, directs, and controls the conduct of elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of the President and Vice-President of India. • It ensures free and fair elections across the country.
Information Booster: • The Election Commission was established on 25 January 1950, which is celebrated as National Voters’ Day every year. • Initially, the Commission consisted of only one member (the CEC); later, it became a multi-member body with additional Election Commissioners. • The Chief Election Commissioner cannot be removed except in the manner and grounds prescribed for a Supreme Court judge, ensuring independence. • The salary and allowances of Election Commissioners are equal to those of a Supreme Court judge.
Additional Knowledge: (a) Only (ii) • Incorrect because it excludes the fact that the ECI is a permanent constitutional body.
(c) Only (ii) and (iii) • Incorrect because statement (iii) is wrong; the actual tenure is 6 years or 65 years (not 5 years or 60 years).
(d) Only (i) • Incorrect because it excludes the fact that the President appoints the Election Commissioners.