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HPSC HCS 2021 · Question 6 of 177

Consider the following statements regarding the Election Commission of India. 1. The Election Commission of India is a five-member body. 2. The Election Commission decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-elections. 3. The Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognized political parties. 4. The Election Commission of India provides election symbols for newly registered parties. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

Indian Polity

  1. A1 and 3 only
  2. B2 and 4 only
  3. C1 onlyCorrect
  4. D1,2 and 3 only

Answer: C. 1 only

Explanation

The Election Commission is a three-member body, not five; it does decide election schedules, settle party splits/mergers and allot symbols to new parties.

Source: HPSC HCS (Ex.Br.) Prelims Paper-I (General Studies) held 12-Sep-2021 (exampyq/doorsteptutor compilation); answers per official HPSC answer key

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