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Question

Given below are two statements:

Assertion (A): Powers for conducting elections to the Parliament and State Legislatures in a free and fair manner have been given to an independent body i.e. the Election Commission.

Reason (R): Powers of removal of Election Commissioners is with the executive.

In the context of above, which one of the following is correct?
Code:

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the true explanation of A
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the true explanation of A
  3. A is true but R is false
  4. A is false but R is true

Answer:

Option B: Both A and R are true but R is not the true explanation of A

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Both A and R are true but R is not the true explanation of A ”.

The Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on the like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court.

The other Election Commissioners shall not be removed from office except on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.