Question

The present composition of election commission is a ____
A. as decided by the judiciary
B. one member body
C. two member body
D. three member body

Answer 1

Hint:Free and fair elections with respect to universal adult suffrage are conducted in India by the Election Commission. It’s independence is similar to the judiciary's. The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) is appointed by the President of India.

Complete answer:
The election commission in India is responsible for conducting free and fair elections. It is an independent body and all election based decisions can be made by it irrespective of political party/parties in power. It assures that the model code of conduct is followed.
It is headed by the Chief Election Commissioner who is appointed by the Indian President. Once it happens, he/she isn’t answerable to anybody in the government, including the President. Even if parties don’t like it, it’s not possible to remove him/her. At present, there are three election commissioners in India.
All the decisions on control and conduct of elections from their announcement to the declaration of the result, are taken by the Election Commission. During the period of elections, it can order the government to follow guidelines including prevention of misuse of government machinery or power, or the transfer of government officials.
Upon election duty, the government officials include permanent executive work under the Election Commission.

Hence, the correct answer is option (D).

Note:The Election Commissioners enjoy a tenure of six years, or upto the age of 65, whichever is earlier. They receive the same status and salary as the judges of Indian Supreme Court. It also allots symbols to the political parties and updates the voters’ list.