Question

Consider the following statements:

1. Article 243K deals with elections to Panchayats.
2. The term of office of a State Election Commissioner is 6 years or 65 years, whichever comes first.
3. The State Election Commissioner is a post equivalent to a District Magistrate.

• A. i only
• B. All
• C. i, iii
• D. ii only

Answer 1

Answer:

A. i only

• Article 243K deals with elections to Panchayats.This statement is Correct.

• Article 243K of the Indian Constitution specifically deals with elections to Panchayats.

• It provides for the superintendence, direction, and control of elections to Panchayats to be vested in a State Election Commission.

• The tenure of a State Election Commissioner is 6 years or 65 years of age, whichever is earlier.This statement is Incorrect.

• The Constitution does not specify the tenure of State Election Commissioners.

• While the Election Commission of India's members have a tenure of 6 years or up to 65 years of age (whichever is earlier), this provision does not apply to State Election Commissioners.

• Their tenure and service conditions are determined by state laws.

• The State Election Commissioner is equal in status to a District Magistrate.This statement is Incorrect.

• The State Election Commissioner holds a much higher position and is generally accorded the status equivalent to a Judge of the High Court or a Chief Secretary of the state, not a District Magistrate.