Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Era of one Party Dominance

Question:

Who was the India's first Chief Election Commissioner?

Options:

A.K. Gopalan

Sukumar Sen

Rafi Ahmed Kidwai

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya

Correct Answer:

Sukumar Sen

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (2) - Sukumar Sen

In January 1950, the Election Commission of India was established. Sukumar Sen became the first Chief Election Commissioner. The first general elections in the country were anticipated to take place in 1950 itself. However, the elections were postponed twice and ultimately held from October 1951 to February 1952. As most parts of the country had cast their vote in January 1952, therefore, India’s first general election is often referred to as the 1952 election.