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The Election Commission of India was established in the year _______.
1. 1961
2. 1950
3. 1947
4. 1954

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Correct Answer - Option 2 : 1950

The correct answer is 1950.

  • The Election Commission is a permanent and independent body established by the constitution of India.
  • The Election Commission of India came into force on 25th January 1950.
  • The headquarters of the Election Commission is Nirvachan Sadan, located in New Delhi.
  • Article 324 of the Indian constitution mandates the Election Commission, to conduct elections to the Parliament and the State Legislatures.
  • The Election Commission of India is not concerned with the elections to panchayats and municipalities in the state.
  • The Election Commission consists of a Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners.
  • The tenure of Election Commissioners is 6 years or 65 years of age, whichever is earlier.
  • The Election Commissioners are appointed by the President.
  • Sukumar Sen served as the first Chief Election Commissioner of India.
  • V. S. Ramadevi was the first woman to become a Chief Election Commissioner of India.
  • As of 13th April 2021, Sushil Chandra is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India.
  • The other two Election commissioners are Shri Rajiv Kumar and Shri Anup Chandra Pandey (August 2021).

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