Question
As per Article 324 of the Constitution of India, the Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on the like grounds as
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General Ability
General Studies
2026
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NDA General Ability Question (2026) — Solution
Options
- A. a Judge of the Supreme Court
- B. a Judge of a High Court
- C. the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
- D. the Governor of a State
Answer
A. a Judge of the Supreme Court
Step-by-step solution
According to Article 324(5) of the Constitution of India, 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. This provision ensures the independence of the Election Commission by providing security of tenure to the Chief Election Commissioner.
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