Consider the following statements with respect to Election Commission of India:1. The appointment of the chief election commissioner and other election commissioners shall be made by the President.2. They hold office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlierWhich of the following below given codes are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Article 324 of the Constitution has made the following provisions with regard to the composition of election commission:

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.
When any other election commissioner is so appointed, the chief election commissioner shall act as the chairman of the election commission.
They hold office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. They can resign at any time or can also be removed before the expiry of their term.

Source: ForumIAS