Multiple choice

Given below are two statements

Assertion (A): Powers for conducting elections to the Parliament and state legislatures in a free and fair manner have been given to an independent body i.e. the Election Commission.

Reason (R): Power of removal of Election Commissioners is with the executive.

In the context of above, which one of the following is correct?

Codes :

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

  3. A is true but R is false

  4. A is false but R is true
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B Correct answer
Explanation

 E.C. is an independent body so that the members of the body are not influnced by the legislators. They are appointed and removed by the President.

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