Q. With reference to the Model Code of Conduct (MCC), consider the following statements:
1.These are rules that only govern the conduct of civil servants during election periods.
2.The Election Commission of India is responsible for enforcing the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during elections.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. The MCC is not only focused on the conduct of civil servants during election periods. It is primarily a set of guidelines for political parties, candidates, and their supporters to ensure free and fair elections.
Statement 2 is correct. The Election Commission of India (ECI) is responsible for enforcing the Model Code of Conduct during elections. The ECI monitors and implements the MCC, and it has the authority to issue warnings or take action against violators to maintain the integrity of the electoral process.
Source: The Times of India
