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Election

📆 November 18, 2024

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-I) 12.06.2019 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Article 153
Solution: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.
  • The Indian President appoints Governor for each state by warrant under his hand and seal. Central Government is responsible to nominate the governor for each state.

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
Solution: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.

Article 324 of Constitution

  • Article 324 of the Constitution states that the Election Commission will comprise the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and such number of Election Commissioners (ECs), as the President may decide.
  • The Election Commission of India (ECI) is responsible for managing the preparation of electoral rolls and conducting elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of the President and Vice-President.  
  • The Constitution specifies that the President will appoint the CEC and ECs, subject to the provisions of an Act of Parliament.

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.
Solution: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.

Article 324 of Constitution

  • Article 324 of the Constitution states that the Election Commission will comprise the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and such number of Election Commissioners (ECs), as the President may decide.
  • The Election Commission of India (ECI) is responsible for managing the preparation of electoral rolls and conducting elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of the President and Vice-President.  
  • The Constitution specifies that the President will appoint the CEC and ECs, subject to the provisions of an Act of Parliament.

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
Solution:The Constitution specifies that the President will appoint the CEC and ECs, subject to the provisions of an Act of Parliament.

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.

Article 324 of Constitution

  • Article 324 of the Constitution states that the Election Commission will comprise the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and such number of Election Commissioners (ECs), as the President may decide.
  • The Election Commission of India (ECI) is responsible for managing the preparation of electoral rolls and conducting elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of the President and Vice-President.  
  • The Constitution specifies that the President will appoint the CEC and ECs, subject to the provisions of an Act of Parliament.
  • President Droupadi Murmu appointed Gyanesh Kumar as the chief election commissioner of India under the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioner Act, 2023. 

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
Solution:The Constitution specifies that the President will appoint the CEC and ECs, subject to the provisions of an Act of Parliament.

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.

Article 324 of Constitution

  • Article 324 of the Constitution states that the Election Commission will comprise the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and such number of Election Commissioners (ECs), as the President may decide.
  • The Election Commission of India (ECI) is responsible for managing the preparation of electoral rolls and conducting elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of the President and Vice-President.  
  • The Constitution specifies that the President will appoint the CEC and ECs, subject to the provisions of an Act of Parliament.
  • President Droupadi Murmu appointed Gyanesh Kumar as the chief election commissioner of India under the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioner Act, 2023. 

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

Correct Answer: (b) The President
Solution:The Constitution specifies that the President will appoint the CEC and ECs, subject to the provisions of an Act of Parliament.

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.

Article 324 of Constitution

  • Article 324 of the Constitution states that the Election Commission will comprise the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and such number of Election Commissioners (ECs), as the President may decide.
  • The Election Commission of India (ECI) is responsible for managing the preparation of electoral rolls and conducting elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of the President and Vice-President.  
  • The Constitution specifies that the President will appoint the CEC and ECs, subject to the provisions of an Act of Parliament.
  • President Droupadi Murmu appointed Gyanesh Kumar as the chief election commissioner of India under the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioner Act, 2023. 

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

Correct Answer: (d) President
Solution:The Constitution specifies that the President will appoint the CEC and ECs, subject to the provisions of an Act of Parliament.

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.

Article 324 of Constitution

  • Article 324 of the Constitution states that the Election Commission will comprise the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and such number of Election Commissioners (ECs), as the President may decide.
  • The Election Commission of India (ECI) is responsible for managing the preparation of electoral rolls and conducting elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of the President and Vice-President.  
  • The Constitution specifies that the President will appoint the CEC and ECs, subject to the provisions of an Act of Parliament.
  • President Droupadi Murmu appointed Gyanesh Kumar as the chief election commissioner of India under the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioner Act, 2023. 

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

Correct Answer: (d) Election Commission
Solution:Among the given options, the Election Commission is a constitutional body.

Article 324 provides for its formation.

Article 324 of Constitution

  • Article 324 of the Constitution states that the Election Commission will comprise the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and such number of Election Commissioners (ECs), as the President may decide.
  • The Election Commission of India (ECI) is responsible for managing the preparation of electoral rolls and conducting elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of the President and Vice-President.  
  • The Constitution specifies that the President will appoint the CEC and ECs, subject to the provisions of an Act of Parliament.

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
Solution: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
Solution: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.
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