Question

The Election Commission of India gets the power to conduct elections from which of the following articles?

• A. Article 324
• B. Article 280
• C. Article 264
• D. Article 26

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The Election Commission of India derives its power to conduct elections from Article 324 of the Indian Constitution.

Additional Context:

• Article 324:
  • Vests superintendence, direction and control of elections in the Election Commission
  • Covers elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, President and Vice-President
  • Gives EC power to decide election schedules and implement Model Code of Conduct
• Other articles mentioned:
  • Article 264: Interpretation clause for Finance Commission provisions
  • Article 280: Deals with Finance Commission composition and functions
  • Article 26: Right to manage religious affairs (Fundamental Right)
• Key powers of Election Commission:
  • Registration of political parties
  • Delimitation of constituencies
  • Monitoring election expenditure
  • Resolving electoral disputes
• Constitutional provisions:
  • Part XV (Articles 324-329) specifically deals with elections
  • Article 324 is the foundational provision for India's electoral system

Correct Answer: (1) Article 324.