Every registered Political Party is allotted a symbol. Which of the following statements is correct about the allotment of a symbol to a Political registered party?

1. A registered Political Party is allotted a symbol from its list of 'reserved symbols'.
2. A registered Political Party selects a symbol of its choice from the list of 'free symbols'.
3. A registered Political Party selects a symbol of its choice from a list of 'reserved symbols'.
4. A registered Political Party can take any symbol of its choice.

Election symbols are allotted to Political parties by the

1. President of India
2. Chief Election Commissioner
3. Election Commission
4. Political party itself

Which of the following helps the Election Commission to ensure free and fair elections?

1. Code of Conduct
2. Severe punishment for booth capturing
3. Central Observers
4. All of the above

What is meant by the term election?