Which of the following is correct with regards to the Election Commission of India?
(a) It has always been a multi-member body since the adoption of the Constitution.
(b) The Constitution provides for the number of members of the Commission.
(c) The Constitution needs to be amended to change the number of members of the Commission.
(d) The President can appoint Regional Commissioners in consultation with the Commission.

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Which of the following is correct with regards to the Election Commission of India?
(a) It has always been a multi-member body since the adoption of the Constitution.
(b) The Constitution provides for the number of members of the Commission.
(c) The Constitution needs to be amended to change the number of members of the Commission.
(d) The President can appoint Regional Commissioners in consultation with the Commission.

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Option (a) is not correct: The Election Commission of India (ECI) started as a single-member body in 1950. It became a multi-member body in 1989 with the appointment of two additional Election Commissioners.

Option (b) is not correct: The Constitution does not specify the number of members in the Election Commission. Article 324(2) gives the President the power to determine the number of members.

Option (c) is not correct: Changing the number of members of the Commission does not require a constitutional amendment. The President, based on the executive decision, can alter the composition.

Option (d) is correct: Under Article 324(4), the President can appoint Regional Commissioners to assist the Election Commission in consultation with the Commission.

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Which of the following is correct with regards to the Election Commission of India? (a) It has always been a multi-member body since the adoption of the Constitution. (b) The Constitution provides for the number of members of the Commission. (c) The Constitution needs to be amended to change the number of members of the Commission. (d) The President can appoint Regional Commissioners in consultation with the Commission.

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