Election and Representation

This set of MCQs helps students to learn about various important things such as different methods of election, the characteristics of the system of election adopted in our country, the importance of the provisions for free and fair elections, the debate on electoral reforms.

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In the US, the case for racial preferences in student admissions is made on the argument of:

Uniformity Equality Diversity Fraternity

For Marxist the fundamental equality is:

Social equality Political equality Economic equality Legal equality

Who conducts the elections in India?

Planning commission Election Commission Finance Commission Vigilance Commission

Who appoints the chief Election Commissioner?

President Prime-minister Supreme court Governor

Territorial representation means:

Geographical representation Minority representation Functional representation Class representation

The demand for legal equality was raised in:

17th century 19th century 18th century 20th century

Ambedkar and Gandhi both championed the cause of untouchables, but they could not agree on

Reservations in the private sector Reservations Role of judiciary Role of cottage industry

The statement that “Men by nature are equal” is given by:

Hobbes Locke Rousseau Laski

Campaign for equality,

is a movement against the death penalty

is women’s rights movement in Iran

seeks rehabilitation for Katrina survivors

is meant for the victims of terrorism

Amnesty International is an example of,

Social diversity

Biodiversity

Cultural diversity organisation

Civil liberties organisation

Mohit and Rohit are brothers. While Rohan is a successful doctor, Rohit is a sportsperson. Rohit enjoys fame and people often give him special treatment. This difference in treatment is a result of,

Different choices and preferences

Difference in the equality of status

Inequality in access to basic goods such as education, healthcare

Luck

What is the minimum voting age in India,

18 years

21 years

17 years

20 years

The minimum age of voting was 21 years till,

1984

1987