Question 6 - Teachoo Sample Paper - Social Science Class 9 - Paper 1 - Teachoo Sample Paper - Social Science Class 9

Last updated at August 4, 2026 by Teachoo

What is the name of the independent body that conducts and supervises elections in India?

Answer:

The correct answer is (c): Election Commission

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Let’s check all the options:

Option (a) Election Council - This option means that the body that conducts and supervises elections in India is called the Election Council. This option is not correct because there is no such body as the Election Council in India. The closest thing to this option is National Voters’ Day which is celebrated on 25th January every year to mark the foundation day of the Election Commission and to encourage voter awareness and participation. Therefore, this option is incorrect.❌

Option (b) Election Tribunal - This option means that the body that conducts and supervises elections in India is called the Election Tribunal. This option is not correct because the Election Tribunal is not an independent body but a judicial body that hears appeals against the decisions of the Election Commission or the High Courts on election-related matters. It does not conduct or supervise elections in India. Therefore, this option is incorrect . ❌
Option (c) Election Commission - This option means that the body that conducts and supervises elections in India is called the Election Commission. This option is correct because the Election Commission is an independent constitutional body that is responsible for ensuring free and fair elections in India. It has the power to prepare the electoral rolls, supervise the nomination of candidates, monitor the election campaign, conduct the polling, counting and declaration of results, and deal with any disputes or complaints related to elections. Therefore, this option is correct .✅

Option (d) Election Committee - This option means that the body that conducts and supervises elections in India is called the Election Committee. This option is not correct because there is no such body as the Election Committee in India. The closest thing to this option is the Model Code of Conduct which is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission to regulate the conduct of political parties and candidates during elections. Therefore, this option is incorrect . ❌

Thus, option (c): Election Commission is correct

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