What is the main role of the Election Commission in India's electoral system?

Correct answer: To conduct elections

Correct answer: A, to conduct elections. The Election Commission is the constitutional authority responsible for organising and supervising elections in India. Its work includes preparing and updating electoral rolls, announcing the election schedule, managing polling arrangements, applying election rules, and overseeing counting and declaration of results. Its purpose is to help elections take place according to established rules and to protect the fairness of the process. A is correct because conducting and supervising elections is its central role. B is wrong because tax collection is handled by government revenue departments, not the Election Commission. C is wrong because running schools is the responsibility of education departments and local authorities. D is wrong because courts belong to the judicial system; the Commission does not create courts. Remember that the Commission manages the election process, while elected governments make policies after elections. Memory cue: Election Commission means election management, not general administration.