Question

Which constitutional articles were added by the 73rd and 74th Amendments, 1992, to provide for the State Election Commission ?

• A. Articles 243A & 243B
• B. Articles 243K & 243ZA
• C. Articles 243P & 243Q
• D. Articles 243R & 243S

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Articles 243K & 243ZA

State Election Commission (SEC)

Constitutional Basis

• Articles 243K & 243ZA (added by 73^rd & 74^th Amendments, 1992).
  

• Provides for a State Election Commission in every state and UT with a legislature.
  

• Independent constitutional authority (not under the control of the State Government).