With regard to the Election Commission of India consider the following statements 1 The Chief Electi...........

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With regard to the Election Commission of India, consider the following statements

1) The Chief Election Commissioner and election commissioners receive equal salary.

2) The Chief Election Commissioner and election commissioners are provided with security of tenure.

3) In case of difference of opinion amongst them, the view of Chief Election Commissioner prevails.

Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct?

a) 1 and 3

b) 1 only

c) 2 only

d) 2 and 3

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Explanation:

Second option is correct.
First statement is correct. The chief election commissioner and the two other election commissioners have equal powers and receive equal salary, allowances and other perquisites.
Second statement is incorrect. Only the chief election commissioner is provided with the security of tenure. Election commissioners can be removed from office on the recommendation of the chief election commissioner.
Third statement is incorrect. In case of difference of opinion amongst the Chief Election Commissioner and/or two other election commissioners, the matter is decided by the Commission by majority.