The correct answer is: d) All of the above
The State Election Commission (SEC) is an independent body responsible for conducting elections to the legislative bodies of the states in India. The SEC is constituted by the Governor of the state on the advice of the Chief Minister. The SEC has the power to frame rules and regulations for the conduct of elections, to appoint election officers, to supervise the electoral process, and to declare the results of elections.
The SEC is responsible for conducting elections to the following bodies:
- Panchayat elections: Panchayats are local self-government bodies in India. They are responsible for providing basic services to the people in rural areas.
- State Assembly elections: State Legislative Assemblies are the lower houses of the state legislatures in India. They are responsible for making laws for the state.
- Parliamentary elections: The Parliament of India is the supreme legislative body of India. It is composed of the Lok Sabha (the lower house) and the Rajya Sabha (the upper house).
The SEC is an independent body and is not subject to the control of the government. It is responsible for ensuring that elections are conducted in a free, fair, and impartial manner.