UPPCS 2021 Pre

Consider the facts given below:

  1. Sukumar Sen was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India.
  2. Rama Devi was the first woman Chief Election Commissioner of India.
Verified Answer
A. Only 1 is correct
B. Only 2 is correct
C. Both 1 and 2 are correct
D. Both 1 and 2 are incorrect

Explanation:

Both statements are correct. Sukumar Sen was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India (1950-1958). V.S. Ramadevi was the first and only woman to hold the post of Chief Election Commissioner of India (1990).