WBCS.LIVE practice question

The Election Commission of India is constructed by the __________.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Vice-President
  2. Prime Minister
  3. President
  4. Chief Justic of India

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: President

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) President šŸ“š Explanation: According to Article 324 of the Constitution, the Election Commission of India is officially constituted by the President of India. The President holds the power to appoint the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners. While the government provides suggestions, the official appointment certificate is issued by the head of state. This system is designed to maintain the independence and high authority of the election machinery.