Which of the following statements regarding elections in India is correct?

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Articles 324 to 329 in Part XV of the Constitution provide the legal and constitutional framework for conducting elections in India. - Statement (B) is the only correct answer here. The foundation of the Indian electoral system is completely based on Part XV of the Indian Constitution. The specific window from Article 324 to 329 provides the complete legal and constitutional framework required to conduct free and fair elections in the country.Why are the other statements wrong?Statement (A): The authority to appoint the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners does not lie with the Chief Justice. It is the absolute power of the President of India.Statement (C): Part XVIII (Articles 352-360) has no connection to elections. It is entirely dedicated to the Emergency Provisions (National, State, and Financial emergencies).Statement (D): The Election Commission of India is not a five-member body. It is a three-member body consisting of one Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and two Election Commissioners. (Note: It functioned as a single-member body until 1989).

Which of the following statements regarding elections in India is correct?

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