Consider the following statements: 1. Article 324 provides for the composition of the Election Commission of India (ECI). 2. The ECI is responsible for the conduct of elections to the Lok Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, and offices of the President and Vice President. Select the correct statements using the codes given below: |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Article 324 provides for the composition of the Election Commission of India (ECI).
2.The ECI is responsible for the conduct of elections to the Lok Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, and offices of the President and Vice President.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Article 324 provides for the composition of the Election Commission of India (ECI). It specifies that the ECI shall consist of a Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other Election Commissioners (ECs) as deemed necessary by the President. The ECI is responsible for the conduct of elections to the Lok Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, and offices of the President and Vice President. It also has the power to advise the President on matters related to elections and to conduct elections to autonomous district councils and other local bodies as may be referred to it by the President.

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