Under which Article of the Constitution, Election Commission has been formed in India?

Correct option is B

(b) Article 324

Sol. The Election Commission of India (ECI) is established under Article 324 of the Indian Constitution. It is responsible for the superintendence, direction, and control of elections in India, including those for Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of the President and Vice-President.

Information Booster:

• Article 324: Establishes the Election Commission of India (ECI).
• Structure: The ECI consists of one Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and two Election Commissioners (ECs).
• Tenure of CEC & ECs: Six years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier.
• Independence: The Chief Election Commissioner cannot be removed except in a manner similar to a Supreme Court judge.
• Powers: Conducts elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and Presidential & Vice-Presidential elections.

Additional Information:

• (a) Article 320: Relates to the functions of Public Service Commissions (UPSC & State PSCs).
• (c) Article 330: Deals with reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes in the Lok Sabha.
• (d) Article 332: Provides reservation for Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes in State Legislative Assemblies.