Which one of the following was established with a definite provision under an Article of the Constitution of India? (1) Union Public Service Commission (2) National Human Rights Commission (3) Election Commission (4) Central Vigilance Commission

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(3) Election Commission Explanation: The Election Commission was established by the Constitution of India under Article 324 directly to ensure free and fair elections in the country. It entrusts the Election Commission with power of superintendence, direction and control of elections to parliament, state legislatures, the office of president of India and the office of vice-president of India.

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