Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) The Election Commission of India.
· The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body established under Article 324 of the Indian Constitution. It is responsible for administering and supervising elections in India, including elections to the Parliament, state legislatures, and the offices of the President and Vice-President.
· Constitutional Bodies: These bodies are directly mentioned in the Constitution and their roles, responsibilities, and structure are protected by the Constitution.
· Non-Constitutional Bodies: These bodies are created through legislation or executive orders to address specific functions and can be changed or dissolved without constitutional amendments.
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Constitutional Bodies | Non-Constitutional Bodies |
Election Commission of India (Article 324) | NITI Aayog |
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) (Article 315) | National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) |
Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) (Article 148) | Central Information Commission (CIC) |
Finance Commission (Article 280) | Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) |
National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) (Article 338) | National Green Tribunal (NGT) |
Attorney General of India (Article 76) | National Commission for Women (NCW) |
State Public Service Commission (SPSC) (Article 315) | National Development Council (NDC) |
Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities (Article 350B) | Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) |