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  • Question 1
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    Choose the correct option from the options complete the sentences:
    The essence of democracy is_________.
    Solution
    Democracy is the form of government which is by the people, for the people and from the people. Hence, citizens are at the centre of Democracy. To increase the participation of citizens in the Democracy needs Universal Adult franchise so that every citizen of the country participate in decision making without any bias.

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    In the context of qualifications of contesting the election of the President, which of the following statement is incorrect.
    Solution

    Under Article 58, the qualifications of the candidate to contest election to the Office of President are: -
    1.    Must be a citizen of India,

    2.    Must have completed 35 years of age,

    3.    Must be eligible to be a member of the Lok Sabha,

    4.    Should not be holding any office of profit under the Government of India or the Government of any State or any local or other authority subject to the control of any of the said Governments.
    However, the candidate may be holding the office of President or Vice-President or Governor of any State or Ministers of the Union or any State and shall be eligible to contest the election.

  • Question 3
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    Which among the following is not the function of Returning officer ?
    Solution
    The Returning Officer is responsible for conducting elections in the parliamentary or assembly constituency as per the Representation of People's Act 1951. Whereas, options A, B and D are the functions of Returning Officer. The Election Commission allots symbols to recognize political parties and the candidates for election. Hence, option C is correct answer.
  • Question 4
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    The Election Commission of India, recognized six national parties in _____________.
    Solution
    There were six national recognised parties in the country in 2006. The following parties are: 
    Indian National Congress (INC)
    Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) 
    Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) 
    Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M) 
    Communist Party of India (CPI)
    Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)
  • Question 5
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    What do you understand by the term 'defection'?
  • Question 6
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    Mention the year of introduction of electoral principle in India __________.
    Solution
    In the year 1892, The Indian Council Act was passed in British India increasing the size of legislative councils. The Act was passed as a result of demands raised by Indian National Congress in the sessions held, which was the admission of the certain number of elected members. This Act marks the beginning of principle of representation by way of indirect election.
  • Question 7
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    The political parties are being instructed to file income tax returns every year by the ______________.
    Solution
    Political parties registered with the Election Commission of India are exempt from paying Income Tax under Section 13A of Income Tax Act, 1961 as long as the political parties file their Income Tax Returns every Assessment Year along with their audited accounts, Income/ Expenditure details and balance sheet. Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the organisations are not in charge of income tax filing, hence, incorrect. 

  • Question 8
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    Special facilities are provided by the Election Commission to the parties which are _______________.
    Solution
    Every party in the country has to register with the Election Commission. While the Commission treats all parties equally, it offers some special facilities to large and established parties. These parties are given a unique symbol. Only official candidates of that party can use that election symbol. Parties that get this privilege and some other special facilities are recognized by the Election Commission for this purpose.
  • Question 9
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    In India, the candidates for contesting elections are chosen by the__________.
    Solution
    Political parties nominate their candidates who get the party symbol and support. Party’s nomination is often called party ‘ticket’. 
  • Question 10
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    An election was held in 1969. The member in a constituency resigned in 1971. The election for that constituency was held within 6 months. What is that election called?
    Solution
    By-elections are elections used to fill elected offices that have become vacant between general elections. These offices become vacant because the incumbent becomes ineligible to continue in office or dies or resigns.
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