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UPSC 2004: Consider the following tasks: 1. Superintendence, direction and conduct of free and fair elections 2. Preparation of electoral rolls for all elections to the Parliament, State Legislatures and the Office of the President and the Vice-President 3. Giving recognition to political parties and individuals contesting the election 4. Proclamation of final verdict in the case of election disputes Which of the above are the functions of the Election Commission of India?
(a)1, 2 and 3
(b)2, 3 and 4
(c)1 and 3
(d)1, 2 and 4
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3
The Election Commission is charged with the superintendence, direction and control of elections, prepares and revises electoral rolls, and registers/recognises political parties; adjudication of election disputes is the domain of courts, not the Commission. Therefore statements 1, 2 and 3 only are correct. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Election_Commission_of_India?utm_source=openai))
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