The State Election Commission conducts, controls and supervises Municipal elections under- A. Article-240(1) B. Article-243(ZA) C. Article-243(K) D. Article-245(D)

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The correct answer is: B. Article-243(ZA)

Article 243(ZA) of the Constitution of India provides for the establishment of State Election Commissions for the conduct of elections to the Panchayats and the Municipalities. The State Election Commission is an independent body that is responsible for the conduct of free and fair elections to the Panchayats and the Municipalities. The State Election Commission is headed by a Chief Election Commissioner who is assisted by two or more Election Commissioners. The State Election Commission has the power to make rules for the conduct of elections to the Panchayats and the Municipalities. The State Election Commission also has the power to appoint Returning Officers and Assistant Returning Officers for the conduct of elections to the Panchayats and the Municipalities.

The other options are incorrect because:

• Article 240(1) of the Constitution of India deals with the appointment of the Governor of a State.
• Article 243(K) of the Constitution of India deals with the powers and functions of the Municipalities.
• Article 245(D) of the Constitution of India deals with the powers and functions of the State Legislatures.