Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Election And Representation

Question:

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for an independent Election Commission for the ‘superintendence, direction and control of the electoral roll and the conduct of elections’ in India?

Options:

Article 112

Article 144

Article 324

Article 326

Correct Answer:

Article 324

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3 - Article 324

Article 324 of the Indian Constitution provides for an independent Election Commission for the ‘superintendence, direction and control of the electoral roll and the conduct of elections’ in India. These words in the Constitution are very important, for they give the Election Commission a decisive role in virtually everything to do with elections. The Supreme Court has agreed with this interpretation of the Constitution.