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    Question

    With reference to the Election Commission which of the

    following statements is/are incorrect? 1. The Election Commission is a Permanent and Independent body established under a legislation enacted by parliament 2. The Election Commission shall consist of the chief election commissioner and such number of other election commissioners, if any, as the parliament may from time-totime fix 3. The conditions of service, tenure, qualification of the election commissioners is determined by the Parliament. Select the answer using the codes given below:
    A 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1,2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ● Statement 1 is incorrect: - The Election Commission is a permanent and an independent body established by the Constitution of India directly to ensure free and fair elections in the country, but not established under a legislation of parliament. ● Statement 2 is incorrect: The Election Commission shall consist of the chief election commissioner and such number of other election commissioners, if any, as the president may from time-to-time fix. ● Statement 3 is incorrect: The conditions of service and tenure of office of the election commissioners and the regional commissioners shall be determined by the president.

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