Correct option is C
Ans.
(c)
The
Governor issues the notification for the general election to the
State Legislative Assembly under Article
174 and on the advice of the
Election Commission of India. The notification officially announces the election schedule and opens the nomination process.
Information Booster
1. The
Election Commission of India oversees the election process but does not issue notifications.
2. The Governor acts on the recommendation of the
Election Commission while issuing the notification.
3.
Article 174: Requires the Governor to ensure that the Assembly meets within six months.
4. The Election Commission ensures
free and fair elections across the state.
5.
State Election Commissions conduct elections for local bodies, not the State Legislative Assembly.
6. The process includes
nominations, campaigning, voting, counting, and declaration of results.
7. Election notifications are critical for initiating the democratic process in a state.