Prelims G.S. question 31

Question framed from Laxmikanth-Indian Polity

Q.8 Which of the following statements are true of the Indian Electoral System ?

1. The electoral contest is based on the First Past the Post System, which ensures proportionality of representation.

2. The task of 'superindence, direction and control of elections' has been entrusted by the Con stitution to the Election Commission of India.

3. The Parliament of India has the power to make laws for the conduct of elections.

 4. There is a bar to interference by Courts in electoral matters and no election to the Parliament and State Legislatures may be question except by an election petition. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1, 2 and 3 only             

 B) 1, 2, 3 and 4

 C) 2, 3 and 4 only             

 D) 1 and 4 only

Ans. D