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Implementing 'One Nation, One Election' (simultaneous Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections) would require constitutional amendments to Articles 83 and 172 regarding tenure of Houses.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Articles 83(2) and 172(1): Lok Sabha/State Assembly term is 5 years unless dissolved earlier. For simultaneous elections: (a) Need to synchronize terms, possibly curtailing/extending tenure, (b) May require amendments to Articles 83, 172, 356 (President's Rule), (c) Requires political consensus and possibly ratification by States if affecting federal provisions. Law Commission (2018) and ECI have recommended exploring feasibility.

Topic Simultaneous Elections - Constitutional Requirement
Exam Relevance Electoral reform constitutional implications question critical for UPSC Mains and advanced SSC exams
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