Election Commission — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about the Election Commission of India: 1. The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed only through the same process as a Supreme Court judge. 2. Election Commissioners have the same constitutional protection as the Chief Election Commissioner. 3. The Election Commission can postpone elections if it believes they cannot be conducted freely and fairly. 4. The Model Code of Conduct is legally binding on all political parties. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following constitutional articles deal with elections in India? 1. Article 324 - Election Commission 2. Article 325 - No person to be ineligible for inclusion in electoral rolls 3. Article 326 - Elections to be on the basis of adult suffrage 4. Article 327 - Power of Parliament to make laws on elections 5. Article 329 - Bar to interference by courts in electoral matters Select the correct answer:

Consider the following statements about the powers of the Election Commission: 1. It can deregister political parties that violate constitutional principles. 2. It has the authority to regulate campaign expenditure of candidates. 3. It can transfer or suspend government officials during elections. 4. It can modify constituency boundaries through delimitation. Which of the statements given above are correct?

The concept of 'One Nation, One Election' primarily concerns which of the following?

Which of the following best describes the Election Commission's authority during elections?