Question

During the election to a State Assembly in India, the Model Code of Conduct is

• A. a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India
• B. a set of guidelines issued by the Governor of the State
• C. a set of guidelines issued by the Supreme Court of India
• D. a set of guidelines issued by the President of India

Hint:

Remember that the Model Code of Conduct comes into force the instant the Election Commission of India announces the election dates, not on the day of filing nominations.
This is a common point of confusion in competitive exams.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Know what the Model Code of Conduct is.
The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is a set of norms and guidelines for political parties, candidates, and the ruling government during elections to ensure free and fair elections.
Step 2: Identify the issuing authority.
The MCC is issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI), a constitutional body under Article 324, which has superintendence over elections.
Step 3: Eliminate wrong options.
Neither the Governor, the Supreme Court, nor the President issues the MCC. This is exclusively within the Election Commission's authority.
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