Which of the following articles of the Indian constitution states that the superintendence, direction and control of elections shall be vested in the Election Commission?

1. A

   321

2. B

   323

3. C

   322

4. D

   324

Appeared in: DSSSB October 2024

Explanation

• Article 324 of the Indian Constitution establishes the Election Commission and vests in it the 'superintendence, direction and control' of all elections.
• This provision grants the Election Commission of India (ECI) the authority to oversee elections to the Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of the President and Vice-President.
• This constitutional mandate ensures the ECI's autonomy and power to conduct free and fair elections, which is a cornerstone of India's democracy.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: Article 321 pertains to the power to extend the functions of Public Service Commissions, not the Election Commission.
• Option B: Article 323 relates to the reports of Public Service Commissions, which must be presented to the legislative bodies.
• Option C: Article 322 deals with the expenses of the Union or State Public Service Commissions.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Indian Constitution - Powers of the Election Commission as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• Questions on the Indian Constitution are a staple of the General Knowledge section in many competitive exams, including those for nursing recruitment.
• Understanding the roles of key constitutional bodies like the Election Commission is essential for civic awareness.
• What if the question asked about the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner? The process is similar to that of a Supreme Court Judge, as stipulated in Article 324(5), highlighting the security of tenure provided to the office.

How to Approach the Question

• Identify the key terms in the question: 'Indian constitution', 'superintendence, direction and control of elections', and 'Election Commission'.
• Recognize this as a factual recall question from Indian Polity.
• Mentally group the articles. Articles 315-323 deal with the Union and State Public Service Commissions (UPSC/SPSC).
• This knowledge immediately allows you to eliminate options A (321), B (323), and C (322) as they fall within the PSC-related articles.
• By elimination, Article 324 is the only remaining option and is the correct article that establishes the Election Commission.

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Indian Constitution - Powers of the Election Commission
• Stem keywords: Indian constitution, superintendence, direction, control of elections, Election Commission
• Lead-in keywords: Which
• Negative lead-in flag: false

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Reference Book

E6 Handbook of Forensic Nursing Suresh Sharma p. 50-52