The First Election Commissioner of India was – (1) S.P. Sen Verma (2) Dr. Nagendra Singh (3) K.V.K. Sundram (4) Sukumar Sen

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(4) Sukumar Sen Explanation: Sukumar Sen was an Indian civil servant who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India, serving from 21 March, 1950 to 19 December, 1958. Under his leadership, the Election Commission successfully administered and oversaw independent India's first two general elections, in 1951-52 and in 1957. He also served as first Chief Election Commissioner in Nepal and Sudan.

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