How is impartiality of administrative officers linked with the credibility of the Election Commission?

Correct answer: Impartial officers implement Commission directions without bias

Correct answer: A. The Election Commission establishes rules and supervises elections, but many instructions are carried out locally by administrative and election officers. If these officers treat every candidate, party and voter according to the same rules, the Commission’s decisions are implemented fairly. This makes people more confident that the result reflects voters’ choices rather than official favouritism. B is wrong because officers must not campaign for political parties while performing election duties. C is wrong because changing votes would be illegal tampering, not a legitimate administrative function. D is wrong because hiding voter information would weaken transparency and participation. The key idea is administrative neutrality: an independent instruction has little value if local officials apply it selectively.