Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Era of one Party Dominance

Question:

In 1950, 'Sukumar Sen' became the first chief of which of the institutions given below?

Options:

Election Commission of India

Backward Classes Commission

Central Vigilance Commission

Central Information Commission

Correct Answer:

Election Commission of India

Explanation:

Indian Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949 and signed on 24 January 1950. On 26 January 1950, the Indian constitution came into effect. During this time, the country was under the rule of an interim government. The next step was to establish the first democratically elected government. The Constitution provided the guidelines, but the necessary machinery had to be put in place. So, in January 1950, the Election Commission of India was established. Sukumar Sen became the first Chief Election Commissioner.