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WBCS Main Examination 2023 — Paper V: Indian Constitution and Economy · Question 38 of 200

Q38
Indian PolityConstitutional, Statutory & Election Bodies
The members of the Election Commission in the Centre are appointed by
  1. a.Vice-President of India.
  2. b.Prime Minister of India.
  3. c.Chief Justice of India.
  4. d.President of India.

Answer: (D) President of India.

Under Article 324(2) the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners are appointed by the President. The Prime Minister, Chief Justice or Vice-President may have a role in recommending or selecting, but the appointing authority is the President.