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 recognized political parties. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A. 1 and 2 only
- B. 2 only
- C. 2 and 3 only
- D. 3 only
Answer: D
Explanation
Only statement 3 is correct. Election Commission of India is a 3 member body and it is the election commission which decides the election schedule for both general elections and bye-elections. It is also the function of election commission to resolve the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognized political parties.