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?

Issued a notification abolishing the post of ECs Signup and view all the answers

How are decisions made by the Election Commission?

By a majority vote Signup and view all the answers

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

The Election Commission became a multi-member body in 1989. Signup and view all the answers

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

Rajiv Kumar Signup and view all the answers

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

The concept of a 3-member Commission was introduced. Signup and view all the answers

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

To assist the Chief Election Commissioner. Signup and view all the answers

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

16 October 1989 Signup and view all the answers

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

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

When was the Election Commissioner Amendment Act, 1989 enacted?

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

How are decisions made by the Election Commission?

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

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

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

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

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

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