Electoral Politics

This MCQ is based on Electoral Politics(In a democracy it is neither possible nor necessary for people to govern directly. The most common form of democracy in our times is for the people to govern through their representatives).

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Which of the following is not a feature of Election system in India?

Communal Electorate Universal Adult Franchise Secret Voting Reservation of seats in the legislature for the members of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

Which of the following statements regarding elections and election commission hold true? (i) Election Commission of India has enough powers to conduct free and fair elections in the country. (ii) There is a high level of popular participation in the elections in our country. (iii) It is very easy for the party in power to win an election. (iv) Many reforms are needed to make our elections completely free and fair.

(i), (ii) and (iv) (i), (ii), and (iii) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) only (iii)

Which is the new reform introduced in the electoral process by the Election Commission?

Electronic voting machine Indelible ink Polling booths Voters list

Which among the following is not correct?

The Election Commission cannot fix the election dates The Election Commission conducts all elections for the Parliament and Assemblies. The Election Commission directs and controls the preparation of electoral rolls. The Election Commission does the scrutiny of Nomination papers.

What are the main challenges to free and fair elections in India? Select the correct options.

Model of Code of Conduct Lack of Internal Democracy among Political Parties Influence of Money and Muscle Power Dynastic Rule

Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

The Chief Justice of India The Prime Minister of India The President of India The Law Minister of India

Who led the ‘Nyaya Yudh’?

Chaudhary Charan Singh Chaudhary Devi Lal Ajit Singh None of these

Which of these is not a feature of Indian democracy?

India has the largest number of voters in the world India’s Election Commission is very powerful In India, everyone above the age of 18 has a right to vote In India, the losing parties refuse to accept the electoral verdict

What is meant by the term ‘constituency’?

Place where the copy of constitution is kept A particular area from where voters elect a representative to the Lok Sabha / Vidhan Sabha A body of voters None of the above

In India, elections for which of these bodies are held after every five years?

Rajya Sabha Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha Vidhan Parishad Only Lok Sabha

How many seats are reserved in the Lok Sabha for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes?

47 60 84 100

Our country is divided into

500 constituencies 543 constituencies 550 constituencies 552 constituencies

The number of Lok Sabha constituencies in Delhi is

2 4 6 7

The minimum age required for being a voter is:

25 years 21 years 18 years 15 years

How much money was spent in conducting 2004 Lok Sabha elections?

About Rs. 1,000 crores About Rs. 1,100 crores About Rs. 1,200 crores About Rs. 1,300 crores

According to election law in India. What is the current limit of election expenses by a candidate or party in a constituency for a Lok Sabha election?

Rs. 35 lakhs Rs. 30 lakhs Rs. 25 lakhs Rs. 20 lakhs

Who appoints member of the Election Commission?

Prime Minister President Vice-President None of these

Who issues Election Manifesto?

President Prime Minister Political Parties None of these

What is the tenure of Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha in India?

Four years Five years Six years None of these

The number of Lok Sabha constituencies in Uttar Pradesh is

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Title: Electoral Politics

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