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 bye-elections.
3. Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognised 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

• M.Laxmikanth chapter 42 on Elections: Page 42.3: Election commission has three election commissioners. So first statement is wrong.
• India Yearbook 2017, Chapter 3-Polity: Subtopic Election Commission.
  • Election commission decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-elections. So second statement is wrong.
  • It also decides the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognized political parties. So third statement right.