Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution deals with the 'Election Commission of India'?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Article 324.

Key Points

Article 324 of the Indian Constitution deals with the powers, functions, and responsibilities of the Election Commission of India.
It ensures the conduct of free and fair elections to the Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of the President and Vice-President in India.
The Election Commission is an autonomous constitutional authority, free from any executive influence.
The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other Election Commissioners are appointed by the President of India.

Additional Information

Article 256
- This article deals with the obligation of states and the Union to ensure that laws made by Parliament are implemented within the states.
- It emphasizes the executive power of the Union to give directions to a state for ensuring compliance with such laws.
Article 315
- This article pertains to Public Service Commissions for the Union and for the states.
- It outlines the composition and functions of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and State Public Service Commissions (SPSC).
Article 299
- This article deals with contracts made in the exercise of the executive power of the Union or of a state.
- It specifies that all contracts made by the government shall be executed by the President or the Governor as applicable, and such contracts must be expressed to be made in the name of the President or the Governor.