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  1. In the question given below, a statement is followed by two courses of action numbered (I) and (II). Choose the correct option from the following: Statement: There has been less voting in this Lok Sabha election as compared to previous Lok Sabha election. Course of action : (I) The election commission should announce re-election for Lok Sabha. (II) Election commission should cancel the voting rights of the people who did not vote in this Lok Sabha election. - (5) Question not attemptedAsked in ras 2025 2025
  2. Consider the following statements with reference to the Election Commission of India : I. The Constitution of India has debarred the retiring Election Commissioners from any further appointment by the government. II. In 'Anoop Baranwal Case' (2023), the Supreme Court has directed the Government to treat the Regional Commissioners on par with the Election Commissioners (other than the Chief Election Commissioner), as far as removal from office is concerned. III. Since its inception, the Election Commission had functioned as a multi- member body. IV. The power of superintendence, direction and control of elections to the office of Vice-President of India is vested in the Election Commission. Which of the above statement/statements is/are valid ?Asked in APPSC Group 1 Prelims 2024
  3. J. M. Lyngdoh was appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner to succeed M. S. Gill. Who was appointed as Election Commissioner in place of Lyngdoh?Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2001
  4. Which one of the following statements with regard to the Election Commission is not correct ?Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2022
  5. Which of the following statements relating to the State Election Commissioner is/are correct? 1. The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Election Commission of India. 2. The State Election Commissioner can be removed only in the same manner as a Judge of a High Court. Select the correct answer using the code given below.Asked in UPSC Geoscientist 2023
  6. Consider the following statements regarding State Election Commission. 1. The Governor appoints the State Election Commissioner and determines his conditions of service and tenure of office. 2. The State Election Commissioner can be removed only in the manner and on the grounds as a judge of a High Court. 3. It is mandatory upon the State Election Commissions to adopt the Electoral rolls created by the Election Commission of India for the Legislative assembly polls. Which of the above statements is/are correct?Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2024
  7. Consider the following statements regarding Election Commission of India (ECI). 1. The election commissioners can be removed before the expiry of their term. 2. The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only through a process of removal similar to that of a Supreme Court judge. 3. The Constitution has debarred the retiring election commissioner from any further appointment by the government. Which of the above statement/statements is/are correct?Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2024
  8. Which of the following statements is correct regarding Election Commission of India?Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2021
  9. Consider the following statements regarding Election Commission of India. 1. The Constitution has not specified the term of the members of the Election Commission. 2. The Constitution has debarred the retiring election commissioners from any further appointment by the Government. 3. In case of difference of opinion amongst the Chief Election Commissioner and/ or two other election commissioners, the matter is decided by the Chief Election Commissioner. Which of the above statements is/are correct?Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2023
  10. The tenure of the Chief Election Commissioner of India is :Asked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2014 · UKPSC CS Prelims 2012
  11. भारत के मुख्य चुनिावि आयुक्त की अविͬध है :Asked in HPPSC HPAS Prelims 2014
  12. Who was the first woman to became a Chief Election Commissioner of India ?Asked in MPPSC CS Prelims 2019
  13. Consider the following statements: (i) The Chief Election Commissioner of the Election Commission of India is paid the salary equal to the salary of the Judge of the Supreme Court. (ii) The term of Chief Election Commissioner of the Election Commission of India shall be for a period of 6 years from the date of assuming office or till the age of 65 years, whichever comes first. (iii) An Election Commissioner may, at anytime, by writing under his hand addressed to the Chief Election Commissioner, resign his office. Choose the correct statement.Asked in MPPSC CS Prelims 2020
  14. State Chief Election Commissioner is appointed byAsked in MPPSC CS Prelims 2021
  15. Consider the following statements : i. The Chief Election Commissioner of the Election Commission of India is paid a salary equal to the salary of the Judge of the Supreme Court. ii. The term of Chief Election Commissioner of India shall be for a period of 6 years from the date of assuming office or till the age of 65 years whichever comes first. iii. An Election Commissioner may at any time by writing under his hand addressed to the Chief Election Commissioner, resign his office. Which statements are correct ?Asked in MPPSC CS Prelims 2021
  16. Which one of the following statements about the Election Commission of India is false?Asked in MPSC CS Prelims 2019
  17. An Election Commissioner can be removed from office on the recommendation ofAsked in UPSC NDA 1 2019
  18. What has Om Prakash Rawat been appointed as ?Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2015
  19. The Chief Election Commissioner of India holds office for a period of :Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2019
  20. Which of the following statements are not correct in respect of the Election Commission of India? (1) Art. 327 gives power to Parliament to make provision with respect to elections to Legislatures (2) Besides Chief Election Commissioner, two Additional Commissioners were appointed for the first time on January 1, 1990 (3) The Election Commissioner Amendment Act 1990 made the Election Commission a Multi-member body (4) The decisions in Election Commission by the members are made by unanimous voteAsked in OPSC CS Prelims 2023
  21. Identify the correct statement regarding the Election Commission of India. (1) Under the Constitution, the Commission also has advisory jurisdiction in the matter of post election disqualification of sitting members of Parliament and State Legislatures. (2) The President appoints Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners and they have tenure of five years, or up to the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier. (3) Election Commission of India is a permanent Constitutional Body and it was established in accordance with the Constitution on 25th January, 1952. (4) The concept of multi-member Commission has been in operation since 1995 with decision making power by majority vote. (5) Question not attemptedAsked in RPSC RAS Prelims 2024 · ras 2025 2025
  22. Consider the following statements with reference to India. 1. The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners enjoy equal power but receive unequal salaries 2. The Chief Election Commissioner is entitled to the same salary as is provided to a judge of the Supreme Court 3. The Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on like grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court. 4. The term of the Election Commissioner is five years from the date he assumes his office or till the day he attains the age of 62 years whichever is earlier. Which of these statements are correct?Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2014 · UPPCS Prelims 2002
  23. Consider the facts given below: 1. Sukumar Sen was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India. 2. Rama Devi was the first woman Chief Election Commissioner of India. Choose the correct answer from the codes given below.Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2021
  24. Consider the following statements: 1. The President of India appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners. 2. The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners have equal powers. 3. An Election Commissioner can be removed from office only on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner. Which of the statements given above are correct?Asked in UPSC CAPF 2010
  25. Who is the present Chief Election Commissioner of India (as of June, 2021)?Asked in WBPSC CS Prelims 2021