Question

The Election Commission of India gets the power to conduct elections from which of the following articles?

• A. Article 324
• B. Article 280
• C. Article 264
• D. Article 26

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The Election Commission of India's authority to ensure free and fair elections stems from Article 324 of the Indian Constitution. This article mandates the Commission to direct, control, and conduct elections for Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of the President and Vice-President of India. It is vital to distinguish the functions of each article.

Article	Purpose
Article 324	Election Commission of India's powers and responsibilities
Article 280	Finance Commission provisions
Article 264	Constitution commencement
Article 26	Religious affairs management freedom

Article 324 is the correct selection, as it empowers the Election Commission.