Question

The functions of the Election Commission of India are:

I. To conduct all the elections of Parliament and to State Legislatures
II. To conduct elections to the offices of the President and the Vice President
III. To recommend imposition of President's rule in a State where conditions are not conducive to holding of free and fair elections.
IV. The superintendence, direction and control of preparation of electoral rolls

Code:

  1. I, II, III
  2. I, II, IV
  3. I, III, IV
  4. All the four

Answer:

Option B: I, II, IV

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “I, II, IV”.

The President of India imposes President's rule in any state on the recommendation of the Governor of the concerned state.