Consider the following statements: 1. The Election Commission of India is a five-member body. 2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-elections. 3. Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognised political parties. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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CollectorBabu · Accepted Answer

Correct Answer: 3 only. ● The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering elections to the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, state Legislative Assemblies and the offices of the President and Vice President. ● Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognised political parties. ● Originally the commission had only a Chief Election Commissioner. It currently consists of Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners ● The Election Commission of India itself decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-elections.

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