Political Science · Indian Polity
Which of the following statements are incorrect with regard to the Election Commission of India (ECI)?
- 1. The provision of the Election Commission is in Article 324 of the Constitution
- 2. Since 1988, the Election Commission is a three-member body
- 3. The state units of the Election Commission are known as the State Election Commission
- 4. Apart from central and state elections, the ECI also conducts elections for Panchayati Raj Institutions
A2 and 3
BOnly 4
COnly 1
D2, 3 and 4 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 2, 3 and 4 — Statements 2, 3 and 4 are incorrect, so the answer is 2, 3 and 4.
Explanation
★Statements 2, 3 and 4 are incorrect, so the answer is 2, 3 and 4.
★Statement 2 is wrong, because the Election Commission became a three-member body in 1993, not 1988.
★Statement 3 is wrong, because the State Election Commissions are separate bodies, not units of the ECI.
★The State Election Commissions were set up under the 73rd and 74th Amendments and do not work under the ECI.
★Statement 4 is wrong, because the ECI does not conduct Panchayati Raj elections.
★Local body elections are conducted by the State Election Commissions.
★Only statement 1, that Article 324 provides for the Election Commission, is correct.
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