Consider the following statements regarding the Election Commission of India:

1. It is a constitutional body.

2. The Chief Election Commissioner is appointed by the President.

3. Its tenure is fixed at ten years. Which of the above is/are correct?

The correct answer is 1 and 2 only.

Step-by-Step Explanation:

1. Statement 1: "It is a constitutional body."
This statement is correct. The Election Commission of India (ECI) is an autonomous constitutional authority established under Article 324 of the Constitution of India to administer election processes in India at the national and state levels.

2. Statement 2: "The Chief Election Commissioner is appointed by the President."
This statement is correct. According to Article 324(2) of the Constitution, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other Election Commissioners are appointed by the President of India.

3. Statement 3: "Its tenure is fixed at ten years."
This statement is incorrect. The Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners hold office for a term of 6 years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier (not ten years).

Therefore, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.