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SSC CPO 2025 PYQ — Question 54

SSC CPO - 9 Dec 2025 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q54

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Which Article assigns the responsibility of calling for elections in a state to the Election Commission?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Correct Answer – Article 324.

Explanation:

  • Article 324: This article of the Indian Constitution grants the Election Commission of India the power of superintendence, direction, and control over elections to the Parliament, State Legislatures, the President, and the Vice-President.
  • Independent Body: It ensures that the electoral process in the country is conducted in a free and fair manner.

Additional Facts:

  • Article 325: No person shall be ineligible for inclusion in the electoral roll on grounds of religion, race, caste, or sex.
  • Article 326: Grants the right to 'Adult Suffrage,' under which citizens aged 18 years or older are eligible to vote.
  • Article 327: Parliament possesses the power to enact laws regarding elections.
  • Establishment: The Election Commission of India was established on January 25, 1950 (which is why January 25 is observed as 'National Voters' Day').

Potential Questions for Upcoming Exams:

  • Question: By which Constitutional Amendment Act was the voting age reduced from 21 years to 18 years?
  • Answer: 61st Constitutional Amendment Act (1988).
  • Question: Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India?
  • Answer: Sukumar Sen.
  • Question: Apart from the Chief Election Commissioner, how many other Commissioners are there in the Election Commission?
  • Answer: Two other Election Commissioners (making it a 3-member body in total).