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UPSC 2002 · Q67 · Indian Polity › Elections & Electoral Reforms · Save

Consider the following statements with reference to India:

  1. The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners enjoy equal powers but receive unequal salaries.
  2. The Chief Election Commissioner is entitled to the same salary as is provided to a judge of the Supreme Court.
  3. The Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on like grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court.
  4. The term of office of an Election Commissioner is five years from the date he assumes office or till he attains the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier.

Which of these statements are correct?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 4
(d) 2 and 4
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Answer: (b) 2 and 3
UPSC 2002 · Q131 · Indian Polity › Elections & Electoral Reforms · Save

In the case of election to the Lok Sabha, the amount of security deposited for general category candidates and SC/ST category candidates respectively is

(a) Rs 5,000 and Rs 2,500
(b) Rs 10,000 and Rs 2,500
(c) Rs 10,000 and Rs 5,000
(d) Rs 15,000 and Rs 7,500
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Answer: (c) Rs 10,000 and Rs 5,000