Indian Polity · Polity
Which of the following statements most accurately characterizes the functional essence and origin of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) as implemented within the Indian electoral framework?
- 1It is a comprehensive set of ethical guidelines introduced in 1960 and enforced by the Election Commission to regulate the behavior of political parties and candidates by emphasizing electoral morality.✓
- 2It is a set of administrative rules formulated by the Ministry of Home Affairs to manage the deployment of central government personnel as Returning Officers.
- 3It is a series of constitutional amendments that authorize the Union government to issue financial directions to states during the period of national elections.
- 4It is a legislative act passed in 1950 that provides the statutory basis for the Election Commission to disqualify Members of Parliament based on their legislative performance.
Correct answer
It is a comprehensive set of ethical guidelines introduced in 1960 and enforced by the Election Commission to regulate the behavior of political parties and candidates by emphasizing electoral morality.
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