Which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. The elections to the Panchayat are conducted by the State Election Commission. 2. The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Chief Election Commissioner of India. 3. The State Legislatures hav

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Q: (CDS-I/2021)

Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
1. The elections to the Panchayat are conducted by the State Election Commission.
2. The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Chief Election Commissioner of India.
3. The State Legislatures have the power to make laws on all matters relating to Panchayat elections.
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Polity

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CDS-I

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The correct answer is option 4, which means that statements 1 and 3 are correct whereas statement 2 is incorrect. Let`s analyze each statement individually:

Statement 1: The elections to the Panchayat are conducted by the State Election Commission.

This statement is correct. According to the Constitution of India, the state government is responsible for conducting elections to the Panchayat, and for this purpose, it establishes a State Election Commission.

Statement 2: The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Chief Election Commissioner of India.

This statement is incorrect. The State Election Commissioner is not appointed by the Chief Election Commissioner of India. Instead, the Governor of the state appoints the State Election Commissioner.

Statement 3: The State Legislatures have the power to make laws on all matters relating to Panchayat elections.

This statement is correct. As per the Constitution, the State Legislatures have the power to make laws on all matters related to Panchayat elections, including the delimitation of constituencies, the qualifications for membership, and the conduct of elections.

In conclusion, the correct answer is option 4, as statements 1 and 3 are correct, while statement 2 is incorrect.