The supreme head of the Election Commission in India is the _________________.

Chief Election Commissioner

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Solution

The correct option is A Chief Election Commissioner
The Chief Election Commissioner heads the Election Commission of India. It is a rigid process to remove the authority of the Chief Election Commissioner once appointed by the president, as two-thirds of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha need to present and vote against him for disorderly conduct or improper actions.
The rest of the position holders in government head other governmental organs, hence, incorrect.

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