Multiple choice

Who can remove the Election Commissioner from his office?

  1. Chief Election Commissioner

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Home Minister

  4. President of India on the recommendation of Chief Election Commissioner

  5. Chief Election Commissioner on the recommendation of President of India
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Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: The Election Commissioner can be removed by the President on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner. Option (2) is incorrect: Prime Minister cannot remove the Election Commissioner from his office. Option (3) is incorrect: Home Minister cannot remove the Election Commissioner from his office. Option (4) is correct: The Election Commissioner can be removed by the President on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.

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