2. Who has the distiction of holding the post of CEC for shortest period?
a. V S Ramadevi.
b. Dr Nagendra Singh.
c. T Swaminathan.
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The correct answer is A.
V S Ramadevi, the former governor of Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh, held the post for 16 days from November 26, 1990 to December 11, 1990. Enrolled as an advocate in the Andhra Pradesh high court, she joined the Central Government Service as an officer belonging to group-a service and after working in various capacities as a member of the Indian Legal Service in the legislative department served as special secretary in the legislative department, member-secretary of the Law Commission; and secretary to the Government of India; secretary to the Government of India in the legislative department and also member-Secretary, Law Commission simultaneously for some time; She also served as honorary advisor to the National Commission for Women and was appointed as secretary-general, Rajya Sabha from July 1, 1993 to July 25, 1997.
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V S Ramadevi, the former governor of Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh, held the post for 16 days from November 26, 1990 to December 11, 1990. Enrolled as an advocate in the Andhra Pradesh high court, she joined the Central Government Service as an officer belonging to group-a service and after working in various capacities as a member of the Indian Legal Service in the legislative department served as special secretary in the legislative department, member-secretary of the Law Commission; and secretary to the Government of India; secretary to the Government of India in the legislative department and also member-Secretary, Law Commission simultaneously for some time; She also served as honorary advisor to the National Commission for Women and was appointed as secretary-general, Rajya Sabha from July 1, 1993 to July 25, 1997.
3. When were the two additional Election Commissioners appointed for the first time?
a. January 1, 1990.
b. October 1, 1993.
c. October 16, 1989.
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Wrong! The correct answer is C.
For the first time two additional Election Commissioners were appointed on October 16, 1989 but they had a very short tenure till January 1, 1990. Later on October 1, 1993 two additional Election Commissioners were appointed. The concept of a multi-member Commission has been in operation since then, with decision making power by majority vote.
Correct!For the first time two additional Election Commissioners were appointed on October 16, 1989 but they had a very short tenure till January 1, 1990. Later on October 1, 1993 two additional Election Commissioners were appointed. The concept of a multi-member Commission has been in operation since then, with decision making power by majority vote.
4. Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners?
a. The prime minister.
b. The President.
c. Members of Parliament.
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Wrong! The correct answer is B.
The President appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.
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The President appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.
5. What is the tenure of Election Commissioners?
a. 6 years.
b. 5 years.
c. 4 years.
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Wrong! The correct answer is A.
They have tenure of six years, or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. They enjoy the same status and receive salary and perks as available to judges of the Supreme Court of India.
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They have tenure of six years, or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. They enjoy the same status and receive salary and perks as available to judges of the Supreme Court of India.