Exp) Option a is the correct answer

Statement 1 is correct. The Election Commission is a permanent and an independent body established by the Constitution of India directly to ensure free and fair elections in the country. Article 324 of the Constitution provides that the power of superintendence, direction and control of elections to parliament, state legislatures, the office of President of India and the office of Vice-President of India shall be vested in the election commission.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The Election Commission shall consist of the chief election commissioner and such number of other election commissioners, if any, as the President may from time-to-time fix. The appointment of the chief election commissioner and other election commissioners shall be made by the President

Statement 3 is incorrect. The CEC doesn’t hold any veto in case of disagreements. The chief election commissioner and the two other election commissioners have equal powers. 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.