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Composition of the Election Commission

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What is the article number that deals with the composition of the Election Commission?

324

What does CEC stand for?

Chief Election Commissioner

The Election Commission was a multi-member body from 1950 to 1989.

False

How many members does the Election Commission currently have?

Three Signup and view all the answers

Who appoints the two other Election Commissioners?

The President of India Signup and view all the answers

Who appoints the Regional Election Commissioners?

The President of India Signup and view all the answers

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Composition of the Election Commission

Article 324, Clauses 1 to 6 deal with the composition of the Election Commission and other related issues.
The hierarchy of the Election Commission places the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) at the top.
The Election Commission comprises a Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners.
From 1950 to 1989 the Election Commission was a single-member constitutional body.
In 1989, the Election Commission was made a multi-member body.
Two more Commissioners were appointed.
The Chief Election Commissioner is designated as the Chairman of the Commission.
The Election Commission currently consists of three members (CEC and other Commissioners).
The other Commissioners are appointed by the President of India, at the behest of the Prime Minister, per Article 74.
The Regional Election Commissioners are also appointed by the President in consultation with the Election Commission.

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This quiz explores the structure and composition of the Election Commission as outlined in Article 324. Learn about the roles of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners, as well as the evolution of the Election Commission from a single-member to a multi-member body. Test your knowledge on how these appointments are made in India.