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Constitution & Amendments
Question No. 293Interactive Test Mode
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Q293. Consider the following statements with reference to India: 1. The Chief Election Commission and other Election Commissioners enjoy equal powers but receive unequal salaries 2. The Chief Election Commissioner is entitled to the same salary as is provided to a judge of the Supreme Court 3. The Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on like grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court 4. The term of office of the Election Commissioner is five years from the date he assumes his office or till the day he attains the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier Which of these statements are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to India:

  1. The Chief Election Commission and other Election Commissioners enjoy equal powers but receive unequal salaries
  2. The Chief Election Commissioner is entitled to the same salary as is provided to a judge of the Supreme Court
  3. The Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on like grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court
  4. The term of office of the Election Commissioner is five years from the date he assumes his office or till the day he attains the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier Which of these statements are correct?
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Correct Answer: Option (B) — 2 and 3

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Statement 1 is incorrect: The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other Election Commissioners (ECs) enjoy equal powers and receive equal compensation. Statement 2 is correct: The CEC (and ECs) were entitled to a salary equal to that of a Supreme Court judge under the 1991 Act. Statement 3 is correct: Article 324(5) provides that the CEC can only be removed from office in like manner and on like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court. Statement 4 is incorrect: Election Commissioners hold office for a term of six years or until the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2002 (Q293)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Constitution & Amendments
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — 2 and 3

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2002 Q293

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2002 GS Paper I Question 293 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2002 Polity (Constitution & Amendments) question is Option (B): "2 and 3". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2002 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Constitution & Amendments". You can explore all repeated questions from Constitution & Amendments in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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