pyq/2017/prelims/90

Consider the following statements:

1. The Election Commission of India is a five-member body.

2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and by-elections.

3. Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognized political parties. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 only

(C) 2 and 3 only

(D) 3 only