Consider the following statements The Election Commissioners ECs in the Election Commission of India...........

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Consider the following statements. The Election Commissioners (ECs) in the Election Commission of India are

1) Appointed by the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)

2) To be removed only in the same manner as that of the CEC

3) Not answerable to the government of the day for their day to day actions

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1 only

2 and 3 only

3 only

1 and 2 only

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Explanation:

The ECI is an independent body. It is not answerable to the government. Answerability on day to day matters and even major policy decisions can tend to erode autonomy. Its autonomy is central to the Indian democracy. But, ECs are appointed by the President, and can be removed on the recommendation of the CEC. Their mode of removal is slightly different from that of the CEC. ECI commissioners enjoy security of tenure, salary charged on Consolidated Fund of India, independence from government interference, difficult process of impeachment etc. Hence, they enjoy similar independence as judges do.