Multiple choice

Which of the following maintains the independence and impartiality of the Election Commission?

  1. The Chief Election Commissioner does not hold his office till the pleasure of the President.
  2. Debarment of the retiring election commissioners from further appointment by the government.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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Explanation

Statement 1 is correct. The Chief Election Commissioner is removed by passing a resolution to that effect by both Houses of the Parliament with special majority. Statement 2 is wrong. The constitution does not debar the retiring election commissioners from any further appointment by the government.

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