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Elections to Panchayats and municipalities are conducted by the
- A. Election Commission of India
- B. State Election Commission
- C. District Collector
- D. State Finance Commission
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Answer: (B) State Election Commission
The 73rd and 74th Amendments created State Election Commissions (Articles 243K and 243ZA) to supervise and conduct local body elections. The Election Commission of India handles Parliament, State Legislatures and the offices of President and Vice-President. The Collector is an administrator, and the State Finance Commission reviews local finances.
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