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Which one of the following statements about the Election Commission of India is NOT correct?<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”Election Commission accords recognition to political parties and allots symbols” option2=”Election Commission has the power to take decisions to ensure a free and fair polls” option3=”Election Commission implements the model code of conduct” option4=”The concept of multiple-member Election Commission has been in operation since 1980″ correct=”option4″]<\/p>\n

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\nThe Election Commission of India (ECI) was initially a single-member body. It became a multi-member body for the first time in 1989 but reverted to a single-member body in 1990. It was made a multi-member body (one Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners) again in 1993 and has remained so since. Therefore, the concept of a multiple-member Election Commission has been in operation since 1993, not 1980. Statements A, B, and C correctly describe powers and functions of the ECI.
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\nThe Election Commission of India became a multi-member body permanently in 1993.
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\nThe ECI’s powers include superintendence, direction, and control of elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, the office of President, and the office of Vice-President. It is responsible for preparing electoral rolls, delimitation of constituencies, recognition of political parties, allotment of symbols, and ensuring free and fair elections, including the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct.
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