UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — EC lifts model code in States where polls concluded

Question 1

The 'Model Code of Conduct' (MCC), which was lifted by the Election Commission of India in May 2026 after the declaration of Assembly election results, is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A set of non-statutory guidelines enforced by the Election Commission through its constitutional supervisory authority and voluntary compliance by parties

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A statutory code enacted as a Schedule to the Representation of the People Act, 1951

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A subordinate legislation framed by Parliament under Article 327 of the Constitution

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A binding code notified by the President under Article 324A regulating the conduct of political parties

Question 2

The authority that formally notifies the coming into force and the lifting of the Model Code of Conduct in a State after the conclusion of elections is:

Accepted Answer

The Election Commission of India

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The Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India

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The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India

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The Chief Electoral Officer of the concerned State, acting independently of the ECI

Question 3

In May 2026, following the declaration of results of the General Elections to Legislative Assemblies, the Election Commission of India lifted the Model Code of Conduct in how many States/Union Territories?

Accepted Answer

Five

Answer

Three

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Four

Answer

Six

Question 4

The Election Commission of India enforces the Model Code of Conduct by invoking its powers of superintendence, direction and control of elections drawn from which one of the following provisions of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Article 324

Answer

Article 326

Answer

Article 327

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Article 329

UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — EC lifts model code in States where polls concluded

Q1. The 'Model Code of Conduct' (MCC), which was lifted by the Election Commission of India in May 2026 after the declaration of Assembly election results, is best described as:

Q2. The authority that formally notifies the coming into force and the lifting of the Model Code of Conduct in a State after the conclusion of elections is:

Q3. In May 2026, following the declaration of results of the General Elections to Legislative Assemblies, the Election Commission of India lifted the Model Code of Conduct in how many States/Union Territories?

Q4. The Election Commission of India enforces the Model Code of Conduct by invoking its powers of superintendence, direction and control of elections drawn from which one of the following provisions of the Constitution?