Q. Which of the following is/are functions of election commission?
1.To determine the territorial areas of the electoral constituencies throughout the country.
2.To prepare and periodically revise electoral rolls and to register all eligible voters.
3.To notify the dates and schedules of elections and to scrutinize nomination papers.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: The powers and functions of election commission are:
- To determine the territorial areas of the electoral constituencies throughout the country based on the Delimitation Commission Act of Parliament.
- To prepare and periodically revise electoral rolls and to register all eligible voters.
- To notify the dates and schedules of elections and to scrutinize nomination papers.
- To grant recognition to political parties and allot election symbols to them.
Source: Laxmikanth
