Election

Total Questions: 25

1. Which Article of the Constitution of India provides that each Indian state will have a Governor? [S.S.C. Online C.G.L. (T-1) 12.06.2019 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Article 153
Note:

The appointment and powers of government are derived from Part VI of the Indian constitution. Article 153 says that there shall be a Governor for each State. One person can be appointed as Governor for two or more States.

 

2. What is the tenure of the Chief Election Commissioner? [S.S.C. Online C.P.O.S.I. (T-I) 3.07.2017 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (d) six years or 65 years of age
Note:

Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners each have a tenure of six years, or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. They enjoy the same status and receive salary and perks as available to Judges of the Supreme Court of India.

 

3. What is the tenure of the Chief Election Commissioner of India? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 17 ceeÛe&, 2020 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (d) 6 years or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
Note:

Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners each have a tenure of six years, or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. They enjoy the same status and receive salary and perks as available to Judges of the Supreme Court of India.

 

4. Who appoints Chief Election Commissioner of India? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 7.03.2018 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) The President of India
Note:

Part 15 of the Constitution deals with 'Election'. Article 324 provides that the superintendence, direction and control of elections shall be vested in the Election Commission. According to Article 324(2), the Chief Election Commissioner and other Commissioners, Subject to parliamentary law, shall be appointed the President.

 

5. The head of the Election Commission is appointed by [SSC Online Constable GD 12.02.2019 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) President of India
Note:

Part 15 of the Constitution deals with 'Election'. Article 324 provides that the superintendence, direction and control of elections shall be vested in the Election Commission. According to Article 324(2), the Chief Election Commissioner and other Commissioners, Subject to parliamentary law, shall be appointed the President.

6. Which of the following government authorities can appoint the Chief Election Commissioner of India? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-1) 27.10.2021 (Shift-1)]

Correct Answer: (b) The President
Note:

Part 15 of the Constitution deals with 'Election'. Article 324 provides that the superintendence, direction and control of elections shall be vested in the Election Commission. According to Article 324(2), the Chief Election Commissioner and other Commissioners, Subject to parliamentary law, shall be appointed the President.

7. Who among the following appoints the Election Commissioners of India? [S.S.C. Online CPO SI (T-1) 09.11.2022 (Shift-1)]

Correct Answer: (d) President
Note:

The President of India appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of the Election Commission. There are three members in the Election Commission which include a Chief Election Commissioner and two election commissioners. They are appointed for 6 years or can work only till the age of 65, whichever comes first. Article 324 of the Indian constitution defined the Election commission of India. The election com- mission of India conducts the election for Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State legislative assemblies, President and vice-president.

 

8. _______is a Constitutional body in India. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 6.03.2018 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (d) Election Commission
Note:

Among the given options, the Election Commission is a constitutional body. Article 324 provides for its formation. The Central Information Commission is a statutory body constituted under the Right to Information Act, 2005.

 

9. Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India? [C.P.O. S.I. 7.06.2016 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Sukumar Sen
Note:

Sukumar Sen was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India, serving from 21 March 1950 to 19 December 1958.

  • Under his leadership, the Election Commission successfully conducted independent India's first two general elections, in 1951-52 and in 1957. Chief Election Commissioner of India is usually a member of the Indian Administrative Service,
  • Presently Sunil Arora is the 23rd CEC.

10. Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 19.03.2020 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Sukumar Sen
Note:

Sukumar Sen was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India, serving from 21 March 1950 to 19 December 1958.

  • Under his leadership, the Election Commission successfully conducted independent India's first two general elections, in 1951-52 and in 1957. Chief Election Commissioner of India is usually a member of the Indian Administrative Service,
  • Presently Sunil Arora is the 23rd CEC.