Polity question from Panchayat Secretary (VLW) exam, 2025 by JKSSB
Which of these is INCORRECT with reference to election campaigns in India?
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option A —
Government provides resources for election campaign
Why this is the correct answer:
No State Funding: In India, the government does not provide financial resources, vehicles, or campaign materials to political parties or candidates for their election campaigns. Parties and candidates must fund their own campaigns within the legal expenditure limits set by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
The Model Code of Conduct (MCC): Statements (B), (C), and (D) are all actual, strict rules enforced by the ECI under the Model Code of Conduct and the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
Breakdown of the correct rules:
Bribing/Threatening (B): This is a corrupt practice and a criminal offense.
Places of Worship (C): Using temples, mosques, churches, or any other religious places for election propaganda is strictly prohibited to maintain communal harmony.
Policy/Project Announcements (D): Once the election dates are announced, the MCC comes into immediate effect. Ministers and the ruling party are barred from announcing new projects, laying foundation stones, or making policy promises that could give them an unfair advantage.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
