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  • Question 1
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    Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
    Solution
    The President appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. They have a tenure of six years, or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. They enjoy the same status and receive salary and perks as available to Judges of the Supreme Court of India. The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only through impeachment by Parliament.
  • Question 2
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    Which of the following is correct about an electoral roll?
    Solution
    An electoral roll is a compilation that lists persons who are entitled to vote for particular elections in a particular jurisdiction. The list is usually broken down by electoral districts, and is primarily prepared to assist election officials at polling places. Most jurisdictions maintain permanent electoral rolls, which are updated continuously or periodically, while some jurisdictions compile new electoral rolls before each election. Electoral rolls are the end result of a process of voter registration.
  • Question 3
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    How many parliamentary constituencies are there in India?
    Solution
    This is the correct answer. The Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India, is made up of Members of Parliament (MPs). Each represents a single geographic constituency. There are currently 543 constituencies.
  • Question 4
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    Which of the following is/are correct about tenure of Election Commissioner of India?

    a. The Election Commissioner is appointed every time a new election takes place.
    b. The Election Commissioner is appointed for six years.
    c. The Election Commissioner retires at the age of 65 years.
    Solution
    The Chief Election Commissioner heads the Election Commission of India, a body constitutionally empowered to conduct free and fair elections to the national and state legislatures and of President and Vice-President. This power of the Election Commission of India is derived from the Article 324 of the Constitution of India. Chief Election Commissioner of India is usually a member of the Indian Civil Service and mostly from the Indian Administrative Service.The Election Commissioner of India has tenure of six years or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
  • Question 5
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    Which of the following states has the largest legislative assembly in India?
    Solution
    This is the correct answer. The state of Uttar Pradesh has the largest legislative assembly in India. It consists of 403 elected members and one nominated Anglo-Indian member.
  • Question 6
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    Which of the following is not included in the election process in India?
    Solution
    Booth capturing is a type of electoral fraud in which party loyalists "capture" a polling booth and vote in place of legitimate voters to ensure that their candidate wins. This is not a part of the election process and is illegal in India.
  • Question 7
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    Which of the following is/are the directly elected house(s)?

    a. Rajya Sabha
    b. Lok Sabha
    c. Vidhan Parishad
    Solution
    Lok Sabha is a directly elected house which consists of a total of 552 members, out of the 552 members 530 are representatives of the States, 20 representatives of the Union Territories and 2 members of the Anglo-Indian community, nominated by the president, if he is of the opinion that the Anglo-Indian community is not adequately represented. The representatives of the state (Lok Sabha) shall be directly elected by the people on the basis of adult suffrage.
  • Question 8
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    In which of the following cases are by-elections held in a constituency?

    a. To fill a seat in the Upper House
    b. To fill a vacancy caused by the death of a member
    c. To fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of a member
    Solution
    A by-election, also spelled bye-election, and also known as a special election (United States, the Philippines) or a bypoll (India), is an election used to fill an office that has become vacant between general elections. By-elections can be held in a constituency to fill a vacancy caused by the death or resignation of a member.
  • Question 9
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    Which of the following statements is/are correct?

    a. All citizens above the age of 18 years can vote in India.
    b. Some criminals and persons of unsound mind can be denied the right to vote in rare situations.
    c. Every citizen is responsible for getting registered in the voters list.
    Solution
    As per the Election commission of India, citizens are eligible to become voters under the following conditions:
    Every citizen who is 18 years old on the qualifying date (January 1 of the year in case) unless disqualified (some criminals and persons of unsound mind can be denied the right to vote in rare situations), is eligible to be enrolled.
    Enrollment only at ordinary place of residence.
    Enrollment only at one place.
    Overseas Indian deemed to be ordinarily resident at the address given in passport.
    Service voters deemed to be ordinarily resident at their home address.
  • Question 10
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    Which of the following are allowed while carrying out an election campaign?

    a. Using TV channels to advertise about the party and the candidate
    b. Holding rallies and public speeches
    c. Canvassing door to door
    d. Giving money to voters to vote in someone's favour
    Solution
    Election campaigns are the means by which candidates and political parties prepare and present their ideas and positions on issues to the voters in the period preceding election day. In politics, campaign advertising is the use of an advertising campaign through the media to influence a political debate, and ultimately, voters. These ads are designed by political consultants and political campaign staff. A candidate can use TV, rallies, speeches and door to door canvassing during an election campaign.
  • Question 11
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    Which of the following is incorrect?
    Solution
    The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering election processes in India at national level and state level. The political parties decide the names of the candidates.
  • Question 12
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    Which of the following reflects the weakness of India's electoral system?
    Solution
    This is the correct answer as the women are not equally represented in the Parliament. However, now reservations are being made for women's participation.
  • Question 13
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    The Legal Declaration of a candidate does not include which of the following?
    Solution
    Every person who wishes to contest an election has to fill a nomination form and give some money as security deposit. Recently, a new system of declaration has been introduced on direction from the Supreme Court. Every candidate has to make a legal declaration, giving full details of:Serious criminal cases pending against the candidate, Party name, Details of the assets and liabilities of the candidate and his or her family, Educational qualifications of the candidate.This information has to be made public.
  • Question 14
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    Which of the following is/are the purpose(s) of reserved constituencies?

    a. Proper representation of weaker sections of the society
    b. Promotion of free and fair elections
    c. Providing the fundamental right of socialism
    Solution
    There are reserved constituencies in both Parliamentary and State Assembly elections. Candidates of General category are not eligible to contest from these constituencies. All voters are to vote for one of the candidates (from Scheduled Castes or Schedule Tribes). In case of Municipal elections and other Local Bodies elections, the constituencies are known as Wards. The reserved constituencies promote proper representation of weaker sections of the society.
  • Question 15
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    Which of the following tells the people about the policy and aims of a political party that is contesting?
    Solution
    A manifesto is a published declaration of the intentions, motives, or views of the issuer, be it an individual, group, political party or government. A manifesto usually accepts a previously published opinion or public consensus or promotes a new idea with prescriptive notions for carrying out changes the author believes should be made. It often is political or artistic in nature, but may present an individual's life stance. Manifestos relating to religious belief are generally referred to as creeds.
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