BPSC CCE · GS-2Official PYQ · BPSC 68th CCE · Q3(a)Polity · Constitutional Bodies · 38 marks · 400 words
English
Election Commission of India has played an important role in conducting the elections. Critically examine its role in making the elections free and fair over the decades. Compliment your answer with reference to the conduct of elections in pre-Sheshan and post-Sheshan era in Bihar. How does it contribute to the strengthening of the democracy?
हिन्दी
भारत के चुनाव आयोग ने चुनाव कराने में महत्त्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई है। दशकों से चुनावों को स्वतंत्र और निष्पक्ष बनाने में इसकी भूमिका का आलोचनात्मक परीक्षण कीजिए। बिहार में शेषन-पूर्व और शेषन युग के बाद चुनावों के संचालन के संदर्भ में अपने उत्तर के कारण दीजिए। यह लोकतंत्र को मजबूत करने में कैसे योगदान देता है?
Text taken verbatim from the commission's published question paper. 68th CCE Mains, General Studies II (03/FH/CC/M-2023-03); read off the question-booklet scan. Source
Syllabus
Polity · Constitutional Bodies
Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies.
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