Which of the following statements are correct regarding the powers and duties of the Election Commission of India?
The Election Commission determines the territorial areas of electoral constituencies based on the Delimitation Commission Act.
The Election Commission has the authority to cancel polls in cases of rigging, booth capturing, or violence.
The Election Commission can directly disqualify members of Parliament or State Legislatures without advising the President or Governor.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding NOTA and VVPAT?
NOTA was made mandatory in India by the Supreme Court on September 27, 2013, following advocacy by the People's Union for Civil Liberties.
If NOTA receives the most votes in an election, the candidate with the second-highest number of votes is declared the winner.
VVPAT was first used in all assembly constituencies of Himachal Pradesh in 2017.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the State Election Commission?
The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor and serves a term of 5 years or until the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
The State Election Commission is responsible for supervising elections to local self-government bodies like Panchayats and Municipalities.
The State Election Commissioner is directly accountable to the Election Commission of India.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the appointment and removal of Election Commissioners?
The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed in the same manner as a Judge of the Supreme Court.
Other Election Commissioners cannot be removed except on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
The Anoop Baranwal case (2023) mandated that the appointment of the CEC and ECs be made by a committee including the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, and the Chief Justice of India.