Q. With reference to Model Code of Conduct, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Q. With reference to Model Code of Conduct, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The correct option is B 2 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Model Code of Conduct is a set of guidelines that are issued by India’s Election Commission (EC) for candidates and political parties during elections. The guidelines are chiefly regarding speeches, polling booths, polling day conduct, election manifestos, processions and conduct in general. This Code comes into effect as soon as the election schedule is announced by the EC.
The above-mentioned Model Code of Conduct is released by the Election Commission and the entire process of elections in the country is done based on this MCC.
Statement 2 is correct: The Model Code of Conduct was first introduced at Assembly elections of Kerala in 1960 and was formally issued by the Election Commission in 1974. It is a set of guidelines laid down by the Election Commission to govern the conduct of political parties and candidates in the run-up to an election.
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Model Code of Conduct is a set of guidelines that are issued by India’s Election Commission (EC) for candidates and political parties during elections. The guidelines are chiefly regarding speeches, polling booths, polling day conduct, election manifestos, processions and conduct in general. This Code comes into effect as soon as the election schedule is announced by the EC.
The above-mentioned Model Code of Conduct is released by the Election Commission and the entire process of elections in the country is done based on this MCC.
Statement 2 is correct: The Model Code of Conduct was first introduced at Assembly elections of Kerala in 1960 and was formally issued by the Election Commission in 1974. It is a set of guidelines laid down by the Election Commission to govern the conduct of political parties and candidates in the run-up to an election.
