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The CEC can be removed by the President only if both Houses recommend it with a:
APresidential order
BSpecial majority
CSimple majority
DUnanimous voice vote
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Special majority
1. A ruling party must not be able to sack the CEC.
2. Both Houses must act.
3. They need a special majority.
_Source: NCERT Class 11 Political Science, Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter 3, Election and Representation._
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