With reference to “One Nation, One Election” consider the following statements:1.It refers to the idea of holding simultaneous polls for State Assemblies and the Lok Sabha instead of separate and continuous elections.2. It will help in increasing accountability of the government.3. Simultaneous elections would require amending Article 83 of the Indian Constitution.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to “One Nation, One Election” consider the following statements:
1.It refers to the idea of holding simultaneous polls for State Assemblies and the Lok Sabha instead of separate and continuous elections.
2.It will help in increasing accountability of the government.
3.Simultaneous elections would require amending Article 83 of the Indian Constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 2 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. One Nation, One Election refers to the idea of holding simultaneous polls for State Assemblies and the Lok Sabha instead of separate and continuous elections. Simultaneous elections would require amending Article 83 (relating to the duration of Houses of Parliament) of the Indian Constitution.

Statement 2 is incorrect. Holding simultaneous elections would reduce accountability of the government. Regular state elections serve as feedback mechanism for the political parties.

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