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Q: When was the Indian Election Commission set up?
  • A. 25ᵗʰ February, 1950
  • B. 26ᵗʰ November, 1950
  • C. 15ᵗʰ August, 1950
  • D. 25ᵗʰ January, 1950
Correct Answer: Option D - The Election Commission of India was formed on 25th January, 1950. It is a permanent and independent body established by the Constitution of India to ensure free and fair elections in the country. It is responsible for the preparation of the electoral rolls for all the elections to the parliament and to the legislature of every state and of elections to the offices of president and vice-president. Article 324 provides that the power of direction and control of election of parliament, state legislatures, the office of President and Vice-President shall be vested in the Election Commission of India.
D. The Election Commission of India was formed on 25th January, 1950. It is a permanent and independent body established by the Constitution of India to ensure free and fair elections in the country. It is responsible for the preparation of the electoral rolls for all the elections to the parliament and to the legislature of every state and of elections to the offices of president and vice-president. Article 324 provides that the power of direction and control of election of parliament, state legislatures, the office of President and Vice-President shall be vested in the Election Commission of India.

Explanations:

The Election Commission of India was formed on 25th January, 1950. It is a permanent and independent body established by the Constitution of India to ensure free and fair elections in the country. It is responsible for the preparation of the electoral rolls for all the elections to the parliament and to the legislature of every state and of elections to the offices of president and vice-president. Article 324 provides that the power of direction and control of election of parliament, state legislatures, the office of President and Vice-President shall be vested in the Election Commission of India.