The State Election Commissioner of Karnataka is appointed by the:

The correct answer is: D) Election Commission of India

The Election Commission of India is an independent constitutional body responsible for administering elections to the Parliament of India, the legislatures of the states and union territories of India, and the offices of the President and Vice President of India. It is headed by the Chief Election Commissioner, who is assisted by two Election Commissioners.

The State Election Commissioner of Karnataka is appointed by the Election Commission of India. The State Election Commissioner is responsible for conducting elections to the Legislative Assembly of Karnataka.

The other options are incorrect because:

• The Governor is the head of the state of Karnataka. He/She is appointed by the President of India. The Governor has the power to appoint the Chief Minister and other ministers of the state government. He/She also has the power to dissolve the Legislative Assembly of the state.
• The High Court is the highest court in the state of Karnataka. It is headed by the Chief Justice of the High Court. The High Court has the power to hear appeals against the decisions of the lower courts in the state.
• The President is the head of the state of India. He/She is elected by an electoral college consisting of members of both houses of Parliament and the legislative assemblies of the states. The President has the power to appoint the Prime Minister and other ministers of the central government. He/She also has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha (the lower house of Parliament).