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