The office of the chief election commissioner has been created by the _______________.

Union Government

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Law passed by the Parliament

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Constitution

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Order of the Cabinet

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Solution

The correct option is C Constitution
The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional body in which is vested the power to superintend , direct and control the elections in India. The Election Commission consists of the Chief Election Comissioner and such other number of Election Commissioners appointed by President.

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