Question

    The Election Commission operates under the authority of?

    A The Prime Minister Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The President Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The Constitution Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The Vice President Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E The Prime Minister and the President Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering election processes in India. The body administers elections to the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, state legislatures, and the offices of the President and Vice President in the country. The Election Commission operates under the authority of Constitution per Article 324, and subsequently enacted Representation of the People Act. The Commission has the powers under the Constitution, to act in an appropriate manner when the enacted laws make insufficient provisions to deal with a given situation in the conduct of an election.

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