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Q: In which year did the Election Commission of India become a multi-member body for the first time in its history?
  • A. 2004
  • B. 1995
  • C. 2014
  • D. 1989
Correct Answer: Option D - The Election Commission was a single-member body when it was set up in 1950 till October 1989, with only the Chief Election Commissioner as its only member. After the Election Commissioner Amendment Act 1989, it has been made a multi-member body. Since October 1989 up to today, it is a three-member commission with one Chief Election Commissioner and two election commissioners.
D. The Election Commission was a single-member body when it was set up in 1950 till October 1989, with only the Chief Election Commissioner as its only member. After the Election Commissioner Amendment Act 1989, it has been made a multi-member body. Since October 1989 up to today, it is a three-member commission with one Chief Election Commissioner and two election commissioners.

Explanations:

The Election Commission was a single-member body when it was set up in 1950 till October 1989, with only the Chief Election Commissioner as its only member. After the Election Commissioner Amendment Act 1989, it has been made a multi-member body. Since October 1989 up to today, it is a three-member commission with one Chief Election Commissioner and two election commissioners.