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Who among the following was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India ?

AK.V.K. Sundaram

BSukumar Sen

CM. Ptanjali Sastri

DS.P. Sen Verma

Answer:

B. Sukumar Sen

Read Explanation:

Sukumar Sen became the First Chief Election Commissioner of India in the year 1950. The Commission consists of one Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners. They are appointed by the President of India.

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