Which is NOT correct about the Election Commission of India?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. The CEC enjoys more powers than the other two Election Commissioners.
- "The CEC enjoys more powers than the other two Election Commissioners" – This is not correct.
- All three members of the Election Commission—the Chief Election Commissioner and the two Election Commissioners—have equal powers in decision-making.
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"Decisions are reached by a majority vote, and the Chief Election Commissioner serves as ‘first among equals’ rather than holding authority above the other members."
- They hold a six-year term or continue till the age of 65, whichever is earlier—this is true for the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other Election Commissioners.
- They are appointed by the President of India"—also "true, as per Article 324 of the Constitution.
- The Election Commission is a multi-member body– Correct. Since 1993, the EC has consisted of one CEC and two Election Commissioners.