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Consider the following statements:
- The Election Commission of India is a five-member body.
- Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and by-elections.
- Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognized political parties.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 4 — 3 only
The Election Commission of India is a three-member body (one Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners), not five-member. The ECI itself decides the election schedule under Article 324, not the Ministry of Home Affairs. Only Statement 3 is correct as the ECI has the statutory power to resolve disputes relating to splits and mergers of recognized political parties and allocate symbols accordingly.
❌ Statement 1 – Incorrect: The ECI is a three-member body consisting of the Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners, not five members.
❌ Statement 2 – Incorrect: The Election Commission of India, not the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, decides the election schedule for general elections and by-elections under Article 324 of the Constitution.
✅ Statement 3 – Correct: The Election Commission has the authority to resolve disputes relating to splits and mergers of recognized political parties and decide on the allocation of party symbols.
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