GK Question

polity medium mcq

Under Article 324, the superintendence, direction and control of elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and offices of President and Vice President is vested in the ______.

  1. Union Home Ministry
  2. Election Commission
  3. Supreme Court
  4. President

Answer: Election Commission

Article 324(1): EC has plenary power over: (a) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha elections, (b) State Legislative Assembly and Council elections, (c) Presidential and Vice-Presidential elections. Includes preparation of electoral rolls, conduct of polls, enforcement of model code, recognition of parties. Makes EC one of world's most powerful election authorities.

Topic Election Commission - Powers
Exam Relevance Electoral authority scope question frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams