Consider the following statements:1. The Election Commission of India is a five member body.2. The 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?
✓ Correct answer: d) 3 only
ExplanationStatement 1 is incorrect: Strength of ECI is not specified in the Constitution, and it is determined by the President.Currently, there are 3 Members.Statement 2 is incorrect: The most important function of the commission is to decide the election schedules for the conduct of periodic and timely elections, whether general or bye-elections.Statement 3 is correct: It grants recognition to political parties & allot election symbols to them along with settling disputes related to splits/mergers of recognized political parties.286
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