Question

Which of the following statements is/are NOT CORRECT?
(A) First past the post system is followed for all the elections in India.
(B) Election Commission of India does not supervise Panchayat and municipal elections.
(C) President of India cannot remove the Election Commissioner.
(D) Appointment of more than one Election Commissioners in the Election Commission is mandatory.

• A. (A) and (C) only.
• B. (A), (B) and (C) only.
• C. (A), (B), (C) and (D).
• D. (B), (C) and (D) only.

Hint:

Understand the role and powers of the Election Commission of India to avoid confusion with state-level election bodies.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

• (A) Correct: The first-past-the-post system is not followed for Presidential and Vice-Presidential elections.
• (B) Incorrect: The Election Commission of India does not supervise Panchayat and Municipal elections as they are managed by the State Election Commissions.
• (C) Correct: The President can remove the Election Commissioner based on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
• (D) Incorrect: Appointment of additional Election Commissioners is not mandatory; it is left to the President’s discretion.