Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect about the Election Commission?

After 1993, the Election Commission had only one commissioner.

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There is one Chief Election Commissioner and two other Election Commissioners in the present setup of the Election Commission.

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The Chief Election Commissioner has to obey the Constitution of India.

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The Chief Election Commissioner has veto power.

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Solution

The correct options are
A After 1993, the Election Commission had only one commissioner.
D The Chief Election Commissioner has veto power.
Until 1993, the Election Commission had only one commissioner. After that, the setup was changed to include two more Election Commissioners in addition to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). They take decisions unanimously or through a majority vote. The CEC has to obey the laws and the Constitution of India.

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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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Which of the following statements are incorrect? Identify and correct them by substituting, adding or rearranging only one word or phrase.

a. FPTP system is followed for all the elections in India.

b. Election Commission does not supervise Panchayat and Municipal elections.

c. President of India cannot remove an Election Commissioner.

d. Appointment of more than one Election Commissioners in the Election Commission is mandatory.

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