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Which Article of the Constitution of India vests the superintendence, direction, and control of elections in the Election Commission?

A Article 356
B Article 324
C Article 280
D Article 370

Correct answer: (b) Article 324

Explanation

Option B is correct because Article 324 is the constitutional provision vesting the superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of elections in the Election Commission. Article 280 pertains to the Finance Commission, Article 356 relates to President's Rule, and Article 370 was a temporary provision regarding Jammu and Kashmir.

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