Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) Sukumar Sen
Explanation:
Sukumar Sen was an Indian civil servant who served as the first Chief Election Commissioner of India from March 21, 1950, to December 19, 1958.
1 He successfully managed the first two general elections of independent India in 1951–52 and 1957, which were massive logistical undertakings involving millions of voters.
2 He is credited with designing the Indian electoral system, including the use of identifying symbols for political parties to assist illiterate voters.
3 Under his leadership, the Election Commission introduced the secret ballot system and used indelible ink to prevent duplicate voting.
4 For his distinguished service in building the foundations of Indian democracy, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1954.
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Information Booster:
Sukumar Sen was also invited by the United Nations to supervise the first general elections in Sudan in 1953.
6 The Election Commission of India was established on January 25, 1950, which is now celebrated annually as National Voters' Day.
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Additional Knowledge:
Dr. Nagendra Singh (Option a)
He served as the 4th Chief Election Commissioner of India from 1972 to 1973.
8 He achieved international fame as a judge and served as the President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague.
S. P. Sen Verma (Option b)
He was the 3rd Chief Election Commissioner of India, serving from 1967 to 1972.
9 He was a member of the Indian Legal Service and played a key role in drafting electoral laws.
K. V. K. Sundaram (Option c)
He served as the second Chief Election Commissioner of India from 1958 to 1967.
He holds the record for the longest tenure as a Chief Election Commissioner in India.
