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26. The Election Commission is constructed by theAsked in WBPSC CS Prelims 2021
27. What is the tenure of the Chief Election Commissioner of India ?Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2012 · Additional Private Secretary Exam 2017
28. The Election Commission was converted Into ‘Three Members Commission’ in the following year:Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2006
29. Which one of the following statements is not correct ?Asked in MPPSC CS Prelims 2024
30. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true relating to Election Commission of India ?Asked in APPSC Group II Mains paper 1 2025
31. To ensure free and fair elections the Constitution of India establishes an Election Commission. The members of the Election Commission in the Centre are appointed by whom?Asked in WBCS Main Paper 5 2021
32. The members of the Election Commission in the Centre are appointed byAsked in WBCS Main Paper 5 2023
33. Who among the following women had been Chief Election Commissioner of India? (1) V.S. Rama Devi (2) Jayanti Pattnayak (3) Vibha Parthasarthi (4) V. Mohini GiriAsked in Protection Officer 2018
34. Identify the correct statement regarding the Election Commission of India. - Question not attemptedAsked in School Lecturer (Sanskrit Edu.) 2024
35. 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.Asked in Agricultural Development Officer, Agriculture Department
36. Which is not correct in case of Chief Election Commissioner of India?Asked in Assistant Auditor (Direct) 2021
37. Who is the present Chief Election Commissioner of India?Asked in Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) 2012 · Research Assistant 2014
38. Who can remove Election Commissioner from his office ?Asked in Civil Judge (Junior Division) Exam 2009
39. The term of office of the Chief Election Commissioner of India is :Asked in Civil Judge (Junior Division) Exam 2015
40. Om Prakash Rawat is the currentAsked in District Library and Information Officer(DLIO) 2018
41. When did the Government of India convert the One-member Election Commission into a Multi-member Election Commission ?Asked in Deputy Superintendent of Police (Police Telecom) Exam 2024
42. What is the tenure of the Chief Election Commissioner under the 2023 law?Asked in mineral dev officier 2025
43. The Election Commission of India is a three- member commission consisting of Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners. Earlier it was only a single-member commission. Since which year Election Commission of India became a three-member commission?Asked in GK CDPO 33 2023 2709 2024
44. Who appoint the Chief Election Commissioner of India? A) Prime Minister B) Parliament C) Chief Justice of India D) PresidentAsked in Paper I 6
45. Who among the following appoints the members of Election Commission of India ?Asked in STAFF NURSE AYURVEDA 2023
46. Sukumar Sen served as the first Election Commissioner of India and he was appointed onAsked in GS AE PWD 2108 2024
47. Chief Election Commissioner is appointed by the Indian President for how many years ? (a) 3 years (b) 4 years (c) 5 years (d) 6 yearsAsked in ro aro 2024
48. The first general election in independent India was held inAsked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2001
49. If in an election to a State Legislative Assembly the candidate who is declared elected loses his deposit, then it means thatAsked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2015 · GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2022
50. Which of the following statements with regard to the conduct of elections in India is/are not correct? 1. The responsibility for the preparation of the electoral rolls is vested in the Election Commission of India. 2. The Model Code of Conduct comes into existence as soon as the date of the election is announced. 3. The laws relating to delimitation of constituencies are made by the Election Commission of India. 4. No election shall be called in question except by an election petition. Select the correct answer using the code given below.Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2016