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Monday, October 22, 2012

16. Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

(A) Chief Justice of India
(B) President
(C) Parliament
(D) Prime Minister

Ans. (B) President

The Chief Election Commissioner heads the Election Commission of India, a body constitutionally empowered to conduct free and fair elections to the national and state legislatures. The President of India (based on a recommendation from incumbent Govt of India) appoints the Chief Election Commissioner.

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