Which of the following is/are true?
A. The Election Commission of India conducts elections to state assemblies
B. The State Election Commission conducts Panchayats' and Municipal Bodies' elections
C. If there is any dispute regarding election of the President, decision of the Election Commission would be final
D. The Election Commission is responsible for Polling, Counting and Declaration of results of the Election
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a): A, B, and D only.
· A. The Election Commission of India conducts elections to state assemblies: This is true. The Election Commission of India (ECI) is responsible for conducting elections to Parliament, state legislatures, and the offices of the President and Vice President.
· B. The State Election Commission conducts Panchayats' and Municipal Bodies' elections: This is true. The State Election Commissions (SECs) are responsible for conducting elections to local bodies such as Panchayats and Municipalities, as per the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments.
· C. If there is any dispute regarding the election of the President, the decision of the Election Commission would be final: This is false. Disputes regarding the election of the President are handled by the Supreme Court of India, not the Election Commission of India.
· D. The Election Commission is responsible for polling, counting, and declaration of results of the election: This is true. The Election Commission oversees the entire electoral process, including polling, counting of votes, and the declaration of results for national and state elections.
Information Booster:
1. Election Commission of India (ECI): A constitutional body responsible for conducting elections to Parliament, state legislatures, and the offices of the President and Vice President.
2. State Election Commission (SEC): Responsible for conducting elections to Panchayats and Municipal Bodies in each state.
3. Dispute in Presidential Election: The Supreme Court has jurisdiction over disputes related to the election of the President of India.
4. Polling, Counting, and Declaration: The ECI manages all aspects of elections, ensuring that polling, vote counting, and result declarations are conducted fairly and transparently.
Additional Information:
· Article 324: Grants the Election Commission powers to supervise elections to Parliament and state legislatures, and the President and Vice President.
· State Election Commissions: Established under the 73rd and 74th Amendments to manage local body elections.
· Supreme Court's Role: Disputes related to the presidential election are not within the jurisdiction of the ECI but are handled by the Supreme Court of India under Article 71 of the Constitution.