Question

Q. During the election period, at which one of the following times does “Model code of conduct” come into the force?

• A.
  After the acceptance of all the nominations of the contesting candidates by the Returning officer.
• B.
  Before 24 hours of the actual election day.
• C.
  Immediately after the announcement of the election schedule by the Election Commission.
• D.
  After the allocation of symbols to all of the contesting candidates by the Election Commission.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Immediately after the announcement of the election schedule by the Election Commission.

Explanation:

The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) was a set of rules agreed to by all the political parties in 1968. The Election Commission first effectively put to use the MCC in the year 1991 to ensure fair elections and a level playing field.

The Election Commission normally announces the schedule of elections in a major press conference a few weeks before the formal process is set in motion. The Model Code of Conduct for guidance of candidates and political parties comes immediately into effect after such an announcement.