Question

Which of the following statements about the Kerala State Election Commission is correct?

1. It was founded in 1993.
2. It oversees elections to local government bodies in the state.
3. Its head is appointed by the Election Commission of India.

• A. None of these
• B. 2 only
• C. 1 only
• D. 1, 2

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 1, 2

• Statement 1: “It was established in 1993.” - This is correct.

• As mentioned in the information given, the Kerala State Election Commission was established on 3rd December 1993.

• Statement 2: “It supervises the elections to the local bodies in the state.” - This is correct.

• One of the primary functions of the State Election Commission is to supervise, direct and control the elections to the local bodies in Kerala.

• Statement 3: “Its head is appointed by the Election Commission of India.” - This is incorrect.

• The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor of the State under Article 243K of the Constitution and not by the Election Commission of India.

• The Central Election Commission and the State Election Commission are separate constitutional bodies with different jurisdictions.