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Election Commission of India

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

A permanent constitutional authority (Article 324) responsible for superintendence, direction, and control of electoral processes. Led by the Chief Election Commissioner and other commissioners, it conducts free and fair elections for Parliament, state legislatures, and the offices of President and Vice President. Empaneled with quasi-judicial powers, it oversees the model code of conduct, regulates campaign finances, and updates electoral rolls. The Commission enforces discipline among parties/candidates, ensuring democratic legitimacy. It can order re-polls in cases of malpractices. Over time, the ECI has introduced EVMs, VVPAT, and other technological reforms to enhance transparency and reduce electoral fraud. Its independence underpins India’s electoral democracy.

Practice Questions

राज्यसभा के सदस्यों का चुनाव किस प्रकार से होता है?

राष्ट्रपति के आपातकालिक शक्तियाँ किस अनुच्छेद के तहत निर्धारित हैं?

भारत का संविधान किस वर्ष अपनाया गया था?

किस संविधान संशोधन में "सौम्य" शब्द की जगह "विनम्र" शब्द का उपयोग किया गया?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the official language of the Union?

Which of the following is NOT a power of the Rajya Sabha?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख की उत्तराधिकार प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित है?

Which of the following provisions of the Indian Constitution is related to the financial emergency?

In India, the power to declare war and peace is vested in which of the following?

आपातकाल में संसद के सदनों में कितने प्रतिशत मतों की आवश्यकता होती है?