Election Commissioners of India

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When were two additional Election Commissioners first appointed to the Election Commission of India?

  • 28 February 1998
  • 16 October 1989 (correct)
  • 1 January 1990
  • 1 October 1993

What is the composition of the current Election Commission of India?

  • 1 Chief Election Commissioner and 2 other Election Commissioners (correct)
  • 1 Chief Election Commissioner and 3 other Election Commissioners
  • 3 Chief Election Commissioners
  • 2 Chief Election Commissioners and 1 other Election Commissioner

When was the Election Commissioner Amendment Act, 1989 enacted?

  • 1990
  • 1989 (correct)
  • 1993
  • 1998

What action did the President take on January 1, 1990 in relation to the post of ECs?

<p>Issued a notification abolishing the post of ECs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are decisions made by the Election Commission?

<p>By a majority vote (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the year 1989 in the history of the Election Commission of India?

<p>The Election Commission became a multi-member body in 1989. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is currently serving as the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

<p>Rajiv Kumar (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the action taken by the government on October 1, 1993, in relation to the Election Commission?

<p>The concept of a 3-member Commission was introduced. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the additional Election Commissioners in the Election Commission of India?

<p>To assist the Chief Election Commissioner. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When were two additional Election Commissioners first appointed to the Election Commission of India?

<p>16 October 1989 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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