MPSC State Service 2019 · GS · Question 31 of 97

Which one of the following statements about the Election Commission of India is incorrect?

Polity

AOnly the Chief Election Commissioner has a security of tenure but not to the other Election Commissioners.
BThe Chief Election Commissioner holds the position or status of a judge of the Supreme Court.Correct
CThe Chief Election Commissioner is merely first among equals
DIn case of difference of opinion amongst the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners, the matter is decided by a majority

Answer: B. The Chief Election Commissioner holds the position or status of a judge of the Supreme Court.

Per the official key, statement (b) is the incorrect one about the Election Commission.

Source: MPSC Rajyaseva Prelims 2019 – GS Paper I (Set A), official paper

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MPSC State Service 2019 · GS · Question 31 of 97

Polity

AOnly the Chief Election Commissioner has a security of tenure but not to the other Election Commissioners.
BThe Chief Election Commissioner holds the position or status of a judge of the Supreme Court.Correct
CThe Chief Election Commissioner is merely first among equals
DIn case of difference of opinion amongst the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners, the matter is decided by a majority

Per the official key, statement (b) is the incorrect one about the Election Commission.

Source: MPSC Rajyaseva Prelims 2019 – GS Paper I (Set A), official paper

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