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UPSC 2017: Consider the following statements: 1. The Election Commission of India is a five-member body. 2. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and by-elections. 3. The Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits and mergers of recognised political parties. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a)1 and 2 only
(b)2 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)3 only
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (d) 3 only
The Election Commission is a three-member constitutional body comprising the CEC and two Election Commissioners, not five, so Statement 1 is incorrect. The power to announce the election schedule rests with the Commission under Article 324, not with the Ministry of Home Affairs, so Statement 2 is wrong. Under the Election Symbols (Reservation & Allotment) Order 1968, the Commission adjudicates disputes over splits/mergers of recognised parties, making Statement 3 correct. Hence only Statement 3 is correct. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Election_Commission_of_India?utm_source=openai))
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