Multiple choice

The President of India may from time to time fix the number of Election Commissioners of the Election Commission of India on the basis of

  1. advice by the Chief Election Commissioner

  2. advice by the Prime Minister's Office

  3. recommendation of the Union Law Ministry

  4. the law made in that respect by the Parliament

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The President fixes the number of Election Commissioners based on law made by Parliament. Originally a single-member commission, it became multi-member based on the Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 1989 and subsequent amendments. None of the advisory bodies mentioned in options A, B, or C have this authority.

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