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The Chief Election Commissioner of India is appointed by the :

AParliament

BPrime Minister

CPresident

DChief Justice of the Supreme Court

Answer:

C. President

Read Explanation:

  • Sh. Rajiv Kumar, Election Commissioner in ECI since 1st September 2020, took charge as the 25th Chief Election Commissioner on 15th May 2022.


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