Political Science · Political Processes in India
The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) is appointed by:
AThe President of India ✓ Correct
BThe Prime Minister of India
CThe Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India
DThe Lok Sabha Speaker
Correct answer: (A) The President of India — The Chief Election Commissioner is appointed by the President, so the answer is the President.
Explanation
★The Chief Election Commissioner is appointed by the President, so the answer is the President.
★The Election Commission is a constitutional body.
★The President appoints the CEC and the other commissioners.
★The CEC enjoys security of tenure like a judge.
★This protects the independence of the office.
★So the answer is the President of India.
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