Arrange the following Chief Election Commissioners of India in ascending order as per their tenure. A.…
In chronological order of office: T. Swaminathan 1973–1977; S. L. Shakdhar 1977–1982; R. V. S. Peri Sastri 1986–1990; M. S. Gill 1996–2001; T. S. Krishnamurthy 2004–2005.…
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Arrange the following Chief Election Commissioners of India in ascending order as per their tenure.
A. M. S. Gill
B. T. S. Krishnamurthy
C. T. Swaminathan
D. R. V. S. Peri Sastri
E. S. L. Shakdhar
Answer and explanation
Correct answer D
In chronological order of office: T. Swaminathan 1973–1977; S. L. Shakdhar 1977–1982; R. V. S. Peri Sastri 1986–1990; M. S. Gill 1996–2001; T. S. Krishnamurthy 2004–2005. This gives C,E,D,A,B. Tenure is interpreted as succession in office, not duration.
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