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Which Constitutional body conducts elections to Parliament and State Legislative Assembly? .

AThe President

BLok Sabha

CNITI AAYOG

DThe Election Commission of India

Answer:

D. The Election Commission of India

Read Explanation:

The Election Commission of India is the constitutional body responsible for conducting elections to both the Parliament of India and the State Legislative Assemblies.

The Election Commission of India is an autonomous body established by the Constitution of India to ensure free and fair elections at the national and state levels. Its responsibilities include:

  1. Conducting elections for the President of India, Vice President of India, Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha), State Legislative Assemblies, and local body elections.

  2. Preparing electoral rolls.

  3. Monitoring election campaigns and ensuring compliance with laws and codes of conduct.

  4. Declaring election results.

The Election Commission operates independently, ensuring the integrity of the electoral process in India.


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Which of the following statements are correct regarding the State Election Commission?

  1. The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor.

  2. The term of office for the State Election Commissioner is 5 years or until the age of 65.

  3. The State Election Commission is responsible for elections to local self-government bodies.

  4. The State Election Commissioner can be removed in the same manner as a Supreme Court Judge.


Consider the following statements about the constitutional provisions related to the Election Commission:

  1. Article 324 vests the superintendence, direction, and control of elections in the Election Commission.

  2. Article 325 prohibits disqualification in a special electoral roll on grounds of caste or religion.

  3. Article 329 bars interference by courts in electoral matters.

  4. Article 327 empowers the President to appoint the Election Commissioners.

നോട്ട സംവിധാനം തിരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പിൽ ഏർപ്പെടുത്തുന്ന എത്രാമത്തെ രാജ്യമാണ് ഇന്ത്യ?

Consider the following statements regarding the State Election Commission:

  1. The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor.

  2. The tenure of the State Election Commissioner is 5 years or till age 65, whichever is earlier.

  3. The State Election Commissioner can be removed only on grounds and procedure similar to High Court Judges.