The Election Commission of India (ECI) is the watchdog of free and fair elections in the country and _____ of the constitution of India provides for its establishment.

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  1. Article 356
  2. Article 324
  3. Article 352
  4. Article 101

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Option 2 : Article 324
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The correct answer is ​Article 324.

Key Points

  • Article 324 deals with provisions with regard to the election commission of India.
  • The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional body responsible for administering Union and State election processes in India.
  • Part XV of the constitution of India deals with elections and establishes a commission for these matters.
  • Article 324 to 329 of the constitution of India deals with powers, function, tenure, eligibility, etc of the commission and the member.

Additional Information

  • State Emergency is provided in Article 356 and is popularly known as Presidents Rule.
  • ​National Emergency is provided in Article 352 and the President of India can declare a national emergency.
  • Article 101 deals with the Vacation of Seats in the parliament.
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