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UPSC Prelims 2017Indian Polity
Question 16 of 22

Consider the following statements: 1. The Election Commission of India is a five-member body. 2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and by-elections. 3. Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognized political parties. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Election Commission of IndiaUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)Election Commission of India (ECI)Election Commission of India (ECI) and its Role in Ensuring Free and Fair ElectionsResolution of Political Party Disputes and Symbol AllocationElection Commission of India's Role in Electoral Roll Management and Citizenship Scrutiny
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Election Commission of IndiaUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC)Election Commission of India (ECI)Election Commission of India (ECI) and its Role in Ensuring Free and Fair ElectionsResolution of Political Party Disputes and Symbol AllocationElection Commission of India's Role in Electoral Roll Management and Citizenship Scrutiny
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