As per Article 324 of the Constitution of India, the Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on the like grounds as ________

  1. A. a Judge of the Supreme Court
  2. B. a Judge of a High Court
  3. C. the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  4. D. the Governor of a State

Correct Answer: A. a Judge of the Supreme Court

Explanation

Under Article 324(5), the Chief Election Commissioner is provided security of tenure and can only be removed from office in the same manner and on the same grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court.

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