Polity question from Naib Tehsildar exam, 2018 by JKSSB
The Election Commission was established in accordance with the Indian Constitution in the year:
Last updated May 13, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option C —
1950
The Election Commission of India (ECI) was established on January 25, 1950, just one day before India became a Republic.
Key Historical Facts
National Voters' Day: To mark the foundation day of the Election Commission, January 25th is celebrated every year as National Voters' Day in India.
Constitutional Provision: The power and structure of the Commission are derived from Article 324 of the Indian Constitution.
First Chief Election Commissioner: Sukumar Sen was the first person to hold this office.
Why the other dates are significant (but incorrect):
1948/1949: During these years, the Constituent Assembly was still drafting the Constitution. While the Article relating to the Election Commission was adopted in 1949, the formal body was not "established" until 1950.
1951: This was the year the first General Elections actually began (October 1951 to February 1952), but the Commission had to be established beforehand to organize them.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
