AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.
(C) Election Commission officials
The three components of a political party are leaders, active members, and followers. Election Commission officials are independent constitutional authorities, not part of any political party.
The textbook defines a political party as having three components: leaders, active members, and followers. The Election Commission is a separate constitutional body that registers and recognises parties but is never a component of a party. Examiners expect students to recall this definition directly.