2026 · Q12
Which of the following statements about State Election Commissioner is/are correct?
- 1Preparation of electoral rolls for elections to the Panchayats takes place under his/her direction
- 2He/she is appointed by the Governor of the concerned State on the advice of the Chief Election Commissioner of India Select the answer using the code given below:
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Under Article 243K, the superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for panchayat elections vests in the State Election Commissioner, so statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: the SEC is appointed by the Governor of the State, and there is no requirement that the appointment be on the advice of the Chief Election Commissioner. The answer is (A) 1 only.