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Consider the following statements with regard to the Election Commission of India’s power to conduct an election

The Election Commission is mandated under law to hold elections at any time within six months before the five-year term of the Lok Sabha or Legislative Assembly expires.
The Representation of People’s Act specifies circumstances under which elections can be deferred.

Select the correct statement.

1 only

2 only

Both

None

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Explanation:

Legal obligation to conduct elections: The Election Commission (EC) is mandated under law to hold elections at any time within six months before the five-year term of the Lok Sabha or Legislative Assembly expires.

The polls are timed in a way that the new Assembly or Lok Sabha is in place on the day of the dissolution of the outgoing House.

Circumstances under which EC decides to postpone an election

No specific legal provision: That specifies the circumstances under which elections can be deferred.
Circumstances beyond EC’s control: Law and order, natural calamities like earthquakes and floods, or any other compelling circumstances would be guiding factors for the Commission to take a decision in the matter.
Inputs from different stakeholders: The decision on postponement is usually made after taking inputs from the ground and the central and state governments.

Hence only statement 1st is correct.