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Constitutional Body State Election Commission
Asked 4 times across 3 UPSC exams over 34 years (1989–2023), peaking in 1989.
Key insights
- Most tested in CDS — 2 of 4 PYQs
- Most asked in 1989
- Recurs across 4 years (1989–2023)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 1989 → CDS 2014 → GEO 2023
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (2 of 4) predate 2016, and it still returns.
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
GEO2023
Which of the following statements relating to the State Election Commissioner is/are correct?
- The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Election Commission of India
- The State Election Commissioner can be removed only in the same manner as a Judge of a High Court
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A 1 only
- B 2 only ✓
- C Both 1 and 2
- D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Polity & Governance › Constitutional & Statutory Bodies
CDS2021
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
- The elections to the Panchayat are conducted by the State Election Commission
- The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Chief Election Commissioner of India
- The State Legislatures have the power to make laws on all matters relating to Panchayat elections
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- A 2 only
- B 1 and 2 only
- C 1, 2 and 3
- D 1 and 3 only ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Polity & Governance › Local Government
CDS2014
Consider the following statements about State Election Commission
- The State Election Commissioner shall be appointed by the Governor of the State
- The State Election Commission shall have the power of even preparing the electoral rolls besides the power of superintendence, direction and control of election to the panchayats
- The State Election Commissioner cannot be removed in any manner from his office until he demits himself or completes his tenure
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- A 1, 2 and 3
- B 1 and 2 only ✓
- C 2 and 3 only
- D 1 only
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Polity & Governance › Constitutional & Statutory Bodies
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