The Chief Election Commissioner and other Commissioners are appointed for a term of ________.

4 years

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5 years

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6 years

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7 years

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Solution

The correct option is D 6 years
Article 324 of the Indian constitution provides for the Election commission and its composition. It currently consists of Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners. The President appoints Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. They have a tenure of six years, or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

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Which of the following statements are incorrect about the Election Commission of India?

1. Election Commission is elected every five years for conducting elections.

2. Article 324 of the Constitution deals with power vested on Election Commission

3. The chief election Commissioner & other election commissioners are appointed by the citizens.

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Q. Election commission of India is a permanent body which is ensured as an independent body by the constitution of India.
Consider the following statements:Elections to State Legislatures as well as Legislative Councils.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

Only 1 and 2
Only 1 and 3
Only 2 and 3
All of the above

Q.  Consider the following statements regarding the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC):

1. The Chief Election Commissioner can only be removed in a manner like that of a Supreme Court Judge.
2. They have a fixed tenure of six years or 65 years of age, whichever is earlier.

Which of the folowing is/are incorrect ?

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 & on like grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court.

4. The term of office 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.

Q. The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other commissioners are appointed by the _____.

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