Consider the following statements regarding the High-Level Committee (HLC) on
One Nation, One Election:
1. It was chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind.
2. It recommended simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and State Assemblies
as the first step.
3. It suggested holding local body elections within 90 days of Lok Sabha and
State Assembly elections.
4. It proposed 18 amendments to the Constitution and other statutes.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation: Statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct. The HLC was chaired by Ram
Nath Kovind, recommended simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and State
Assemblies as the first step, and proposed 18 amendments. Statement 3 is
incorrect as it suggested holding local body elections within 100 days, not 90
days.
Explanation: Statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct. The HLC was chaired by Ram
Nath Kovind, recommended simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and State
Assemblies as the first step, and proposed 18 amendments. Statement 3 is
incorrect as it suggested holding local body elections within 100 days, not 90
days.
