Question

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true?

• A. The Election Commission of India is an independent body that is responsible for conducting elections in the country.
• B. The Election Commission is headed by a Chief Election Commissioner appointed by the President of India.
• C. The Chief Election Commissioner draws the same salary as Supreme Court Judges and receives a pension after retirement.
• D. The Chief Election Commissioner has a five-year term.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A The Election Commission of India is an independent body that is responsible for conducting elections in the country.
B The Election Commission is headed by a Chief Election Commissioner appointed by the President of India.
C The Chief Election Commissioner draws the same salary as Supreme Court Judges and receives a pension after retirement.

The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) has a six-year term. However, if a CEC turns 65 before completion of the term, he/she has to resign.