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When was Sukumar Sen appointed as the first Election Commissioner of India?
When was Sukumar Sen appointed as the first Election Commissioner of India?
- March 21, 1949
- March 21, 1952
- March 21, 1950 (correct)
- March 21, 1951
Where did Sukumar Sen graduate from?
Where did Sukumar Sen graduate from?
- University of Chennai
- University of Calcutta (correct)
- University of Mumbai
- University of Delhi
What was Sukumar Sen's role in the Indian Civil Service (ICS)?
What was Sukumar Sen's role in the Indian Civil Service (ICS)?
- Governor
- District Collector
- Chief Minister
- District Magistrate and Collector (correct)
When did Sukumar Sen conduct the first general elections in India?
When did Sukumar Sen conduct the first general elections in India?
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What was Sukumar Sen's contribution to the electoral process in India?
What was Sukumar Sen's contribution to the electoral process in India?
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What was the impact of Sukumar Sen's work on India's democratic process?
What was the impact of Sukumar Sen's work on India's democratic process?
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Sukumar Sen
- First Election Commissioner of India: Sukumar Sen was appointed as the first Election Commissioner of India on March 21, 1950.
Early Life and Education
- Born on January 2, 1898, in Harinavi, West Bengal, India
- Graduated from the University of Calcutta
Career
- Indian Civil Service (ICS): Sen joined the ICS in 1921 and served in various positions, including as a district magistrate and collector
- Election Commissioner: He was appointed as the first Election Commissioner of India in 1950, responsible for conducting the first general elections in 1952
Contributions
- Conducting First General Elections: Sen played a crucial role in conducting the first general elections in India, which were held from October 25, 1951, to February 21, 1952
- Establishing Electoral Process: He established the electoral process in India, ensuring the independence and fairness of the election process
- Laying the Foundation for Electoral Reforms: Sen's work laid the foundation for future electoral reforms in India, shaping the country's democratic process
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