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    Question

    Consider the following statements: 

    1. The Election Commission of India (ECI) was established under Article 324 of the Indian constitution. 

    2. The ECI presently consists of one Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and two Election Commissioners (ECs). 

    3. The ECI was made a multi-member body through an Act of Parliament in 1992.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Election Commissioner Amendment Act, 1989" was adopted on 1 January 1990 which turned the commission into a multi-member body: a 3-member Commission has been in operation since then and the decisions by the commission are made by a majority vote. The commission is served by its secretariat located in New Delhi.

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