Article 324-329 of the Indian Constitution deals with which of the following aspects?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A) Elections.

Explanation:

• Part XV of the Indian Constitution, which contains Articles 324 to 329, is dedicated entirely to the conduct of Elections.
• These articles provide the legal framework for the democratic process in India and establish the Election Commission of India (ECI) as an independent constitutional body.
• Article 324: Vests the "superintendence, direction, and control" of elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of the President and Vice-President in the Election Commission.
• Article 326: Guarantees Universal Adult Suffrage, stating that elections to the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies shall be on the basis of every citizen who is not less than 18 years of age.
• Article 329: Places a bar on courts' interference in electoral matters, ensuring that once the election process begins, it is not stalled by frivolous litigation (disputes are settled via election petitions after the results).

Information Booster:

• While the ECI handles national and state-level elections, it is not responsible for elections to Panchayats and Municipalities. Those are conducted by a separate State Election Commission as per Articles 243K and 243ZA.
• National Voters' Day is celebrated on January 25th every year to mark the foundation day of the Election Commission of India (established in 1950).

Additional Knowledge:

Protection of Minorities (Option B)

• This is covered under Cultural and Educational Rights (Articles 29 and 30) and specific provisions in Part XVI (Articles 330–342) regarding reservations for certain classes.

Panchayats (Option C)

• Provisions for Panchayats were added by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act and are found in Part IX (Articles 243 to 243-O).

Powers of a Governor (Option D)

• The office and powers of the Governor are detailed in Articles 153 to 162 of the Constitution.