SSC
INDIAN POLITY
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Question
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Free and fair elections are the key to functioning of a vibrant democracy. Consider the following statements regarding elections in India and identify the correct ones.1. Ballot papers with name of all candidates in a constituency were used for elections in India since Independence.2. This method was replaced by Electronic Voting machines starting from end of 1990s.3. Independent India’s first election was the largest of such an exercise in the world till then
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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all the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -1. EC takes decisions on every aspect of conduct and control of elections from the announcement of elections to the declaration of results. 2. It implements the Code of Conduct and punishes any candidate or party that violates it.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Election Commission is regarded as the guardian of elections in the country. In every election, it issues a Model Code of Conduct for political parties and candidates to conduct elections in a free and fair manner.
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