Question

Q. In the context of the Election system in India, consider the following statements:

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• A.
  1 only
• B.
  1 and 2 only
• C.
  2 and 3 only
• D.
  3 only

Answer 1

The correct option is A

1 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Constitution declares that the validity of any law relating to the delimitation of constituencies or the allotment of seats to such constituencies cannot be questioned in any court. Consequently, the orders issued by the Delimitation Commission become final and cannot be challenged in any court.

Statement 2 is incorrect: There is to be only one general electoral roll for every territorial constituency for election to the Parliament and the state legislatures. Thus, the Constitution has abolished the system of communal representation and separate electorates which led to the partition of the country.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The Election Commission of India designates an officer of the Government of the state as the Chief Electoral Officer in consultation with that State Government to supervise the election work in the state subject to the overall superintendence, direction and control of the Election Commission.
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