Which one of the following statements about the Election Commission of India is NOT correct?
[amp_mcq option1=”Election Commission accords recognition to political parties and allots symbols” option2=”Election Commission has the power to take decisions to ensure a free and fair polls” option3=”Election Commission implements the model code of conduct” option4=”The concept of multiple-member Election Commission has been in operation since 1980″ correct=”option4″]
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UPSC Geoscientist – 2021
The Election Commission of India (ECI) was initially a single-member body. It became a multi-member body for the first time in 1989 but reverted to a single-member body in 1990. It was made a multi-member body (one Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners) again in 1993 and has remained so since. Therefore, the concept of a multiple-member Election Commission has been in operation since 1993, not 1980. Statements A, B, and C correctly describe powers and functions of the ECI.
The Election Commission of India became a multi-member body permanently in 1993.