Question

The constitutional body that makes the decision regarding the elections in India is ………………
A. Supreme court
B. UPSC
C. Election Commission
D. Auditor General

Answer 1

Hint:
Constitutional bodies are those laid out in the constitution of India. Their rights, responsibilities and powers arise from the Constitution itself and any modification thereof shall involve a constitutional amendment.

Complete answer:
The Supreme Court attains the highest position in the hierarchy of Indian judiciary. This is the supreme author of the Constitution, the defender of human rights of people, the ultimate court of appeal on civil and judicial cases. The supreme court is led by the Chief Justice of India which is nominated by the President.

The Union Public Service Commission required by the Constitution for recruitment to the service of the Union and All India Services. This reports to the President directly. Also recommends the Government on issues pertaining to the recruitment, transition, promotion and disciplinary matters of officers.

The Constitution has set up an independent Indian Election Commission to oversee, manage and control the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of elections to the offices of the President and Vice-President of India and the Parliament and State Legislatures (Article 324). A similar independent constitutional authority has been set up to hold elections to municipalities, Panchayats and other local authorities (Articles 243 K and 243 ZA).

Chief Electoral Commissioner and Chief Electoral Officer appointed by the President. They have a fixed term of six years or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. The Chief Electoral Commissioner and the Chief Electoral Officer shall enjoy the same status and shall receive the salaries and benefits available to the Supreme Court Judges of India.

The Chief Electoral Commissioner may be removed from office only by means of a removal procedure similar to that of the Supreme Court Judge for Parliament. The Constitution is silent on the procedure for the removal of the other election Commissioners. It provides only that they cannot be dismissed from office, except on the advice of the CEC. The Chief Electoral Commissioner of India may be removed from office as may be the judge of the Supreme Court of India: a two-thirds majority resolution adopted by the Parliament of India (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) outlining the grounds for misbehaviour or incapacity.

Auditor General constitutes the Supreme Audit Institutions of India. They are required by the Constitution as auditors to the nation. They are the tool to guarantee transparency. Their roles are auditing the collection of taxes, grants/receipts and spending of the Government (Centre & States). They are appointed by the president.

Therefore, the correct answer is C

Note:
The Constitution is the basic governing authority for democracy in the United States grants the federal government the right to carry out such tasks and transfers all such responsibilities to state governments.