Which of the following powers functions have been assigned to the Election Commission of India 1 To ...........

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Which of the following powers/functions have been assigned to the Election Commission of India?

1) To advise the president on matters relating to the disqualifications of the members of Parliament

2) To supervise the machinery of elections throughout the country to ensure free and fair elections.

3) To cancel polls in the event of rigging or booth capturing

4) To notify the dates and schedules of elections and to scrutinise nomination papers

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1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 4 only

1, 2, 3 and 4

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Explanation:

Statement 1: Likewise, it is supposed to advise the governor on matters relating to the disqualifications of the members of state legislature. It can also request the president or the governor for requisitioning the staff necessary for conducting elections.

These are some of the other functions:

To determine the territorial areas of the electoral constituencies throughout the country on the basis of the Delimitation Commission Act of Parliament.
To prepare and periodically revise electoral rolls and to register all eligible voters.
To act as a court for settling disputes related to granting of recognition to political parties and allotment of election symbols to them.