In the context of the Election Commission of India ECI consider the following statements 1 Election ...........

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In the context of the Election Commission of India (ECI), consider the following statements:

1. Election Commission is not concerned with the election of Panchayats and Municipalities in the States.

2. The Constitution has not prescribed any qualification for a person to be appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) or the Election Commissioners (ECs).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Both the statements are correct.
However,Recently the Supreme Court (SC) recommended the enactment of legislation for reforms in the appointments of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs). The President appoints CEC and other ECs, on the advice given by the Prime Minister and his Cabinet.