Consider the following Provisions related to the Election Commissioners:1. The number of Election Commissioners is decided by the Council of Ministers.2. CEC can only be removed in a manner like a Judge of the Supreme Court.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

About Provisions related to the Election Commissioners:

Article 324 of the Constitution of India lists down the provisions related to the Election Commission and its Officers.
Article 324(2) states that the number of Election Commissioners (other than the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)) is decided by the President of India.
Article 324(5) states that while the CEC can only be removed in a manner like a Judge of the Supreme Court; other Election Commissioners can be removed on the recommendation of the CEC.

Source: EPIC January 2022