UPSC Indian Polity and Civics Miscellaneous / विविध Question Bank Miscellaneous Topics

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    Which one of the following is correct in respect of the commencement of the election process in India?

    A) The recommendation for election is made by the government and the notification for election is issued by the Election Commission

    B) The recommendation for election is made by the Election Commission and the notification for election is issued by the Home Ministry at the Centre and Home Departments in the States

    C) The recommendation for election is made by the Election Commission and the notification for election is issued by the President and Governors of the States concerned

    D) Both the exercises of making a recommendation for election and that of issuing a notification in respect of it are done by the Election Commission

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Elections in India are conducted according to the constitutional provisions, supplemented by laws made by Parliament. The major laws are Representation of the People Act, 1950, which mainly deals with the preparation and revision of electoral rolls, the Representation of the People Act, 1951 which deals, in detail, with all aspects of conduct of elections and postelection disputes.


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