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    Consider the following statements:

    >I.                    The Presidential elections are soon to be held in India. These are the 15th Presidential elections. II.                  Presidential elections in India are managed by the Parliament. III.                As per Article 324 of the Constitution of India, an election to fill the vacancy caused by the expiration of the term of office of the outgoing President is required to be completed before the expiration of the term. Which statement/statements is/are incorrect?
    A only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C all I,II and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E both I and II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Election Commission announced that the Presidential election would be held on July 18 and counting of votes would be held on July 21 The term of office of Shri Ram Nath Kovind, President of India, is ending on 24th July, 2022. As per Article 62 of the Constitution of India, an election to fill the vacancy caused by the expiration of the term of office of the outgoing President is required to be completed before the expiration of the term. About the Election Commission. Article 324 of the Constitution read with the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952, and the Presidential and Vice – Presidential Elections Rules, 1974 vests the superintendence, direction and control of the conduct of election to the office of the President of India in the Election Commission of India. Formed: 25 January 1950                                                    First executive: Sukumar Sen Preceding executive: Sunil Arora                                               Current executive: Sushil Chandra

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