Q40.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Election Commission of India is a five-member body. 2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-elections. 3. Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognized political parties. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer
D
Explanation
Only statement 3 is correct. Election Commission of India is a 3-member body. It is the Election Commission which decides the election schedule for both general elections and bye-elections, not the Ministry of Home Affairs. It is also the function of the Election Commission to resolve the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognized political parties.