Multiple choice

The Election Commission functions under

  1. the Ministry of Home Affairs

  2. the Ministry of Law

  3. the Prime Minister's Secretariat

  4. none of these

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body that functions independently of the executive branch. It is not under any ministry - neither Home Affairs nor Law. The Commission reports directly to the President of India and has autonomous powers to conduct free and fair elections.