2021 · Q75
Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
- 1The elections to the Panchayat are conducted by the State Election Commission.
- 2The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Chief Election Commissioner of India.
- 3The State Legislatures have the power to make laws on all matters relating to Panchayat elections.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A2 only
- B1 and 2 only
- C1, 2 and 3
- D1 and 3 only
Explanation
Elections to the Panchayats are conducted by the State Election Commission (1), and state legislatures have the power to make laws on all matters relating to Panchayat elections (3). But the State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor of the state, not by the Chief Election Commissioner of India (2 is wrong). Statements 1 and 3 are correct.