According to the Constitution of India, what is the maximum tenure of the election commissioner of India?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Six years.
- According to the Constitution of India, the maximum tenure of the Election Commissioner is six years or until the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
- This is governed by the Election Commission (Conditions of Service of Election Commissioners and Transaction of Business) Act, 1991, and not directly stated in the Constitution, which provides for the appointment, conditions of service, and tenure to be determined by the President, subject to any law made by Parliament.