This question differentiates between the jurisdictions of the Election Commission of India and the State Election Commissions.
Which of the following elections are directed, controlled and supervised by the State Election Commission? (1) President, Vice President (2) Loksabha, Rajyasabha (3) Panchayati Raj, Municipal Bodies (4) State Legislature, Panchayati Raj (5) Question not attempted
Asked in Asst. Director (Sci. and Tech. Dept.) 2024 · Topic: Panchayati Raj and Community Development (Role of State Election Commission in conducting Panchayat elections)
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Answer: C. (3) Panchayati Raj, Municipal Bodies
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