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NDA 2023 GAT · General Knowledge · Parliament, Executive and Judiciary · medium

Which authority conducts elections to the Panchayats and municipalities in a state?

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Which authority conducts elections to the Panchayats and municipalities in a state?
  1. A. The State Election Commission
  2. B. The Election Commission of India
  3. C. The Governor
  4. D. The District Collector
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Answer: (A) The State Election Commission

Articles 243K and 243ZA under the 73rd and 74th Amendments provide for a State Election Commission that supervises and conducts local body elections. The Election Commission of India conducts elections to Parliament, state legislatures and the offices of President and Vice President.
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