UPSC Prelims 2006·GS1·polity-and-governance·constitution

Which one among the following commissions was set up in pursuance of a definite provision under an Article of the Constitution of India?

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  1. AUniversity Grants commission
  2. BNational Human Rights Commission
  3. CElection CommissionCorrect
  4. DCentral Vigilance Commission

Explanation

The correct answer is C because the Election Commission is a constitutional body established directly under Article 324 of the Constitution of India. This article provides for the composition, powers, and functions of the commission to ensure free and fair elections. In contrast, the other options are statutory bodies created by specific acts of Parliament rather than directly by the Constitution. The University Grants Commission was established by the UGC Act of 1956. The National Human Rights Commission was formed under the Protection of Human Rights Act of 1993. The Central Vigilance Commission was initially set up by an executive resolution and later given statutory status by the CVC Act of 2003. Since only the Election Commission has a dedicated constitutional article for its establishment, it is the correct choice.
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