Polity Chapter 31 MCQs - Election Commission (चुनाव आयोग)
1 The Election Commission of India derives its constitutional authority primarily from which Article? भारत निर्वाचन आयोग को अपनी संवैधानिक शक्ति मुख्यतः किस अनुच्छेद से प्राप्त होती है?
Correct Answer: (3) Article 324
Article 324 vests the superintendence, direction and control of elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of President and Vice-President in the Election Commission of India.
2 Which of the following elections are conducted under the superintendence, direction and control of the Election Commission of India? निम्नलिखित में से कौन-से चुनाव भारत निर्वाचन आयोग के अधीक्षण, निर्देशन और नियंत्रण में कराए जाते हैं?
Correct Answer: (3) Elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, President and Vice-President
Article 324 covers elections to Parliament and State Legislatures and elections to the offices of President and Vice-President. Panchayat and municipal elections are conducted by State Election Commissions under Articles 243K and 243ZA.
3 Which of the following is NOT included within the constitutional jurisdiction of the Election Commission of India under Article 324? निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा अनुच्छेद 324 के तहत भारत निर्वाचन आयोग के संवैधानिक अधिकार क्षेत्र में शामिल नहीं है?
Correct Answer: (4) Election to a Municipal Corporation
Municipal elections are conducted by the State Election Commission under Article 243ZA. The Election Commission of India conducts elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, President and Vice-President.
4 Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners under the present constitutional framework? वर्तमान संवैधानिक व्यवस्था के तहत मुख्य निर्वाचन आयुक्त और अन्य निर्वाचन आयुक्तों की नियुक्ति कौन करता है?
Correct Answer: (4) President of India, on the recommendation of the Selection Committee prescribed by law
The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners are appointed by the President under Article 324. The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023 provides the present statutory selection mechanism.
5 Under the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, the Selection Committee for appointment of the CEC and Election Commissioners consists of: मुख्य निर्वाचन आयुक्त और अन्य निर्वाचन आयुक्त अधिनियम, 2023 के तहत CEC और निर्वाचन आयुक्तों की नियुक्ति के लिए चयन समिति में कौन शामिल होते हैं?
Correct Answer: (2) Prime Minister, a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister, and the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha
The 2023 Act provides for a three-member Selection Committee comprising the Prime Minister as Chairperson, a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister, and the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha. The Act replaced the earlier interim arrangement that had included the Chief Justice of India.
6 Under Article 324, the Election Commission of India consists of: अनुच्छेद 324 के तहत भारत निर्वाचन आयोग में कौन शामिल होते हैं?
Correct Answer: (3) Chief Election Commissioner and such number of other Election Commissioners as the President may from time to time fix
Article 324 does not constitutionally fix a permanent number of Election Commissioners. It provides for the Chief Election Commissioner and such number of other Election Commissioners as the President may determine from time to time.
7 Which of the following statements about the Regional Commissioners under Article 324 is correct? अनुच्छेद 324 के तहत क्षेत्रीय निर्वाचन आयुक्तों के संबंध में निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा कथन सही है?
Correct Answer: (3) The President may appoint Regional Commissioners after consultation with the Election Commission
Article 324(4) enables the President to appoint Regional Commissioners after consultation with the Election Commission when the President considers it necessary to assist the Commission in performing its functions.
8 The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office in a manner similar to the removal of a: मुख्य निर्वाचन आयुक्त को किसके समान प्रक्रिया द्वारा पद से हटाया जा सकता है?
Correct Answer: (4) Judge of the Supreme Court
Under Article 324(5), the Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only in like manner and on like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court. This is an important constitutional safeguard for the independence of the Commission.
9 Who among the following can remove an Election Commissioner other than the Chief Election Commissioner? मुख्य निर्वाचन आयुक्त के अतिरिक्त किसी निर्वाचन आयुक्त को कौन पद से हटा सकता है?
Correct Answer: (3) President, on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner
Article 324(5) provides that an Election Commissioner or Regional Commissioner cannot be removed from office except on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
10 Which statement correctly distinguishes the removal safeguards of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners? मुख्य निर्वाचन आयुक्त और अन्य निर्वाचन आयुक्तों को हटाने के सुरक्षा उपायों में सही अंतर कौन-सा है?
Correct Answer: (3) CEC has Supreme Court judge-like removal protection; other Election Commissioners require the CEC's recommendation for removal
The Constitution provides a special removal safeguard for the CEC. Other Election Commissioners and Regional Commissioners are protected by requiring the recommendation of the CEC for their removal.
11 The Election Commission of India is best described as a: भारत निर्वाचन आयोग का सबसे उपयुक्त वर्णन क्या है?
Correct Answer: (3) Constitutional body
The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body established under Article 324. Parliament has supplemented its constitutional framework through laws such as the Representation of the People Acts.
12 Which of the following is a constitutional requirement concerning the conditions of service and tenure of Election Commissioners? निर्वाचन आयुक्तों की सेवा शर्तों और कार्यकाल के संबंध में निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा संवैधानिक प्रावधान है?
Correct Answer: (2) Their conditions of service and tenure are subject to law made by Parliament, subject to constitutional safeguards
Article 324(5) provides the constitutional framework for service conditions and tenure, while Parliament has legislated on these matters. The current statutory framework is provided by the 2023 Act.
13 Under the current statutory framework, the term of office of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners is: वर्तमान वैधानिक व्यवस्था के तहत मुख्य निर्वाचन आयुक्त और अन्य निर्वाचन आयुक्तों का कार्यकाल कितना है?
Correct Answer: (3) Six years or until attaining the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier
The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners hold office for six years or until they attain 65 years of age, whichever is earlier, under the current statutory framework. They are also not eligible for reappointment.
14 Which of the following is NOT a direct function of the Election Commission of India? निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा भारत निर्वाचन आयोग का प्रत्यक्ष कार्य नहीं है?
Correct Answer: (4) Conducting elections to Panchayats
Panchayat elections are conducted by the State Election Commission under Article 243K. The Election Commission of India conducts elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, President and Vice-President.
15 The power of the Election Commission to recognize political parties and allot symbols is primarily exercised under: राजनीतिक दलों को मान्यता देने और चुनाव चिह्न आवंटित करने की शक्ति निर्वाचन आयोग मुख्यतः किसके तहत प्रयोग करता है?
Correct Answer: (3) Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968
The Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968 provides the framework for recognition of political parties and reservation, allotment and regulation of election symbols by the Election Commission.
16 Political parties are registered with the Election Commission of India under which provision of the Representation of the People Act, 1951? राजनीतिक दलों का भारत निर्वाचन आयोग के साथ पंजीकरण जनप्रतिनिधित्व अधिनियम, 1951 की किस धारा के तहत होता है?
Correct Answer: (2) Section 29A
Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides for registration of political parties with the Election Commission of India.
17 Which of the following statements about the Model Code of Conduct is correct? आदर्श आचार संहिता के संबंध में निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा कथन सही है?
Correct Answer: (3) It is primarily a set of guidelines evolved by the Election Commission for political parties and candidates
The Model Code of Conduct is not itself a constitutional provision or a comprehensive statute. It is a set of guidelines evolved by the Election Commission to regulate electoral conduct and promote free and fair elections.
18 The Election Commission's power to issue directions where legislation is silent is most closely associated with which constitutional provision? जहाँ कानून मौन हो वहाँ निर्वाचन आयोग द्वारा निर्देश जारी करने की शक्ति किस संवैधानिक प्रावधान से सबसे अधिक संबंधित है?
Correct Answer: (3) Article 324
Article 324 gives the Election Commission broad constitutional powers of superintendence, direction and control over elections. Courts have recognized that this power can operate in areas where legislation is silent, subject to constitutional and statutory limits.
19 Which Article deals with the constitutional principle that no person shall be excluded from an electoral roll on grounds only of religion, race, caste or sex? कौन-सा अनुच्छेद इस संवैधानिक सिद्धांत से संबंधित है कि किसी व्यक्ति को केवल धर्म, नस्ल, जाति या लिंग के आधार पर मतदाता सूची से बाहर नहीं किया जा सकता?
Correct Answer: (2) Article 325
Article 325 provides for one general electoral roll for every territorial constituency and prohibits exclusion from or special inclusion in an electoral roll on grounds only of religion, race, caste or sex.
20 The constitutional basis for elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies on the basis of adult suffrage is: लोकसभा और राज्य विधानसभाओं के चुनाव वयस्क मताधिकार के आधार पर कराने का संवैधानिक आधार क्या है?
Correct Answer: (3) Article 326
Article 326 provides that elections to the House of the People and State Legislative Assemblies shall be based on adult suffrage, subject to disqualifications prescribed by the Constitution or law.
21 Under the Constitution, the minimum age for registration as a voter in India is: संविधान के तहत भारत में मतदाता के रूप में पंजीकरण की न्यूनतम आयु क्या है?
Correct Answer: (3) 18 years
The voting age was reduced from 21 to 18 years by the 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988. Article 326 now provides for adult suffrage for citizens aged 18 years or above, subject to legal disqualifications.
22 Which Constitutional Amendment reduced the voting age from 21 years to 18 years? किस संविधान संशोधन ने मतदान की आयु 21 वर्ष से घटाकर 18 वर्ष कर दी?
Correct Answer: (3) 61st Amendment
The 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988 reduced the minimum voting age from 21 to 18 years by amending Article 326.
23 Which Article places restrictions on judicial interference in electoral matters? कौन-सा अनुच्छेद निर्वाचन मामलों में न्यायिक हस्तक्षेप पर प्रतिबंध लगाता है?
Correct Answer: (4) Article 329
Article 329 bars courts from questioning the validity of laws relating to delimitation or allotment of seats made under Articles 327 or 328, and provides that an election can generally be challenged only through an election petition as provided by law.
24 Election petitions relating to elections to Parliament and State Legislatures are ordinarily decided by: संसद और राज्य विधानमंडलों के चुनावों से संबंधित निर्वाचन याचिकाओं का सामान्यतः निर्णय कौन करता है?
Correct Answer: (3) High Court
Under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, election petitions relating to elections to Parliament and State Legislatures are presented before and tried by the High Court having appropriate jurisdiction.
25 Which body conducts elections to Panchayats in India? भारत में पंचायतों के चुनाव कौन-सा निकाय कराता है?
Correct Answer: (4) State Election Commission
Article 243K vests the superintendence, direction and control of Panchayat elections in the State Election Commission. It is separate from the Election Commission of India.
26 The constitutional provision relating to elections to Municipalities is: नगरपालिकाओं के चुनाव से संबंधित संवैधानिक प्रावधान कौन-सा है?
Correct Answer: (2) Article 243ZA
Article 243ZA provides that the superintendence, direction and control of preparation of electoral rolls and conduct of elections to Municipalities shall vest in the State Election Commission referred to in Article 243K.
27 Which of the following is the most accurate distinction between the Election Commission of India and State Election Commission? भारत निर्वाचन आयोग और राज्य निर्वाचन आयोग के बीच सबसे सटीक अंतर कौन-सा है?
Correct Answer: (3) ECI conducts elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, President and Vice-President, while SEC conducts Panchayat and Municipal elections
The two commissions are constitutionally distinct. The ECI operates under Article 324, while State Election Commissions operate primarily under Articles 243K and 243ZA for local-body elections.
28 Which of the following statements about the Election Commission and electoral rolls is correct? निर्वाचन आयोग और मतदाता सूचियों के संबंध में निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा कथन सही है?
Correct Answer: (3) There is one general electoral roll for every territorial constituency, subject to constitutional and statutory provisions
Article 325 provides for one general electoral roll for every territorial constituency and prohibits exclusion from electoral rolls solely on grounds of religion, race, caste or sex.
29 Which of the following is NOT a constitutional qualification expressly prescribed for appointment as an Election Commissioner? निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सी निर्वाचन आयुक्त के रूप में नियुक्ति के लिए संविधान द्वारा स्पष्ट रूप से निर्धारित योग्यता नहीं है?
Correct Answer: (3) The Constitution prescribes that the person must have served as a judge of the Supreme Court
The Constitution does not prescribe that Election Commissioners must be former Supreme Court judges. The 2023 Act provides statutory eligibility requirements for appointment.
30 Under the 2023 law governing appointments to the Election Commission, a person eligible for appointment as CEC or Election Commissioner must generally have held a post equivalent to the rank of: निर्वाचन आयोग में नियुक्तियों को नियंत्रित करने वाले 2023 के कानून के तहत CEC या निर्वाचन आयुक्त के रूप में नियुक्ति के लिए व्यक्ति ने सामान्यतः किस स्तर के पद पर कार्य किया होना चाहिए?
Correct Answer: (3) Secretary to the Government of India
The 2023 Act provides that the person should have held a post equivalent to the rank of Secretary to the Government of India and should have integrity and knowledge and experience in management and conduct of elections.
31 Which authority determines disputes relating to the election of the President and Vice-President under the Constitution? संविधान के तहत राष्ट्रपति और उपराष्ट्रपति के चुनाव से संबंधित विवादों का निर्णय कौन करता है?
Correct Answer: (4) Supreme Court
Article 71 provides that all doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with the election of the President or Vice-President shall be inquired into and decided by the Supreme Court.
32 The Election Commission of India acts as an advisory authority to which constitutional authorities regarding disqualification of legislators? विधायकों की अयोग्यता के संबंध में भारत निर्वाचन आयोग किन संवैधानिक प्राधिकारियों को सलाह देता है?
Correct Answer: (2) President and Governor
Under Article 103, the President decides questions of disqualification of Members of Parliament after obtaining the opinion of the Election Commission. Under Article 192, the Governor decides similar questions regarding State legislators after obtaining the Commission's opinion.
33 Under Article 103, when a question arises regarding disqualification of a Member of Parliament, the President: अनुच्छेद 103 के तहत जब संसद सदस्य की अयोग्यता का प्रश्न उठता है, तो राष्ट्रपति:
Correct Answer: (3) Acts according to the opinion of the Election Commission
Article 103 provides that the President shall obtain the opinion of the Election Commission on a question of disqualification of a Member of Parliament and shall act according to such opinion.
34 Under Article 192, the Governor of a State decides questions of disqualification of a member of the State Legislature: अनुच्छेद 192 के तहत राज्यपाल राज्य विधानमंडल के सदस्य की अयोग्यता के प्रश्न का निर्णय:
Correct Answer: (3) After obtaining the opinion of the Election Commission and acting according to it
Article 192 establishes the same basic advisory mechanism for State legislators as Article 103 does for Members of Parliament. The Governor obtains the Election Commission's opinion and acts according to it.
35 Which of the following Articles empowers Parliament to make provisions with respect to elections to Parliament and State Legislatures? निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा अनुच्छेद संसद को संसद और राज्य विधानमंडलों के चुनावों के संबंध में प्रावधान बनाने की शक्ति देता है?
Correct Answer: (3) Article 327
Article 327 empowers Parliament, subject to the Constitution, to make laws relating to elections to either House of Parliament or either House of the Legislature of a State, including electoral rolls and delimitation.
36 Article 328 empowers which authority to make provisions regarding elections to a State Legislature, subject to Parliament's laws? अनुच्छेद 328 संसद के कानूनों के अधीन राज्य विधानमंडल के चुनावों के संबंध में प्रावधान बनाने की शक्ति किसे देता है?
Correct Answer: (3) Legislature of the State
Article 328 empowers the Legislature of a State, subject to the provisions of the Constitution and laws made by Parliament, to make provisions with respect to elections to the State Legislature.
37 Which of the following pairs is correctly matched? निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा युग्म सही सुमेलित है?
Correct Answer: (3) Article 327 — Power of Parliament regarding elections
Article 325 deals with electoral rolls, Article 326 with adult suffrage, Article 327 with Parliament's power to make election laws, and Article 329 with restrictions on judicial interference in electoral matters.
38 Which of the following is an example of a statutory law supplementing the constitutional framework of elections? निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा चुनावों के संवैधानिक ढांचे को पूरक करने वाले वैधानिक कानून का उदाहरण है?
Correct Answer: (3) Representation of the People Act, 1951
The Constitution provides the broad framework for elections, while the Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with matters including qualifications and disqualifications, corrupt practices and election disputes.
39 The Representation of the People Act, 1950 primarily deals with which of the following? जनप्रतिनिधित्व अधिनियम, 1950 मुख्यतः निम्नलिखित में से किससे संबंधित है?
Correct Answer: (3) Allocation of seats, delimitation of constituencies and electoral rolls
The Representation of the People Act, 1950 primarily deals with allocation of seats, delimitation of constituencies, qualifications of voters and electoral rolls. The 1951 Act primarily covers conduct of elections, qualifications and disqualifications of members, corrupt practices and election disputes.
40 Which of the following is primarily governed by the Representation of the People Act, 1951 rather than the Representation of the People Act, 1950? निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा मुख्यतः जनप्रतिनिधित्व अधिनियम, 1950 के बजाय जनप्रतिनिधित्व अधिनियम, 1951 द्वारा नियंत्रित होता है?
Correct Answer: (4) Corrupt practices and election petitions
The Representation of the People Act, 1951 contains provisions relating to the conduct of elections, corrupt practices, electoral offences, qualifications and disqualifications of members, and election disputes.
41 Which of the following is NOT a function of the Election Commission of India in relation to political parties? निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा राजनीतिक दलों के संबंध में भारत निर्वाचन आयोग का कार्य नहीं है?
Correct Answer: (4) Providing financial grants from the Consolidated Fund of India to political parties
The Election Commission registers political parties, determines their recognition status under applicable rules and regulates election symbols. It does not provide political parties with financial grants from the Consolidated Fund of India.
42 Which statement regarding the Election Commission's recognition of political parties is correct? निर्वाचन आयोग द्वारा राजनीतिक दलों की मान्यता के संबंध में कौन-सा कथन सही है?
Correct Answer: (3) Recognition is determined by the Election Commission according to prescribed electoral performance criteria
The Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968 prescribes criteria based on electoral performance for recognition as a State or National political party.
43 Which of the following statements regarding NOTA is correct? NOTA के संबंध में निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा कथन सही है?
Correct Answer: (3) NOTA allows a voter to indicate that none of the contesting candidates is preferred
The Supreme Court directed the introduction of the NOTA option in 2013. NOTA provides voters an option to express disapproval of all contesting candidates, but it does not by itself invalidate the election or trigger a fresh election.
44 Which institution is responsible for conducting elections to the offices of President and Vice-President of India? भारत के राष्ट्रपति और उपराष्ट्रपति के पदों के चुनाव कौन-सा संस्थान कराता है?
Correct Answer: (3) Election Commission of India
Article 324 expressly vests the superintendence, direction and control of elections to the offices of President and Vice-President in the Election Commission of India.
45 Which of the following statements regarding the Election Commission's advisory jurisdiction is correct? निर्वाचन आयोग के सलाहकारी क्षेत्राधिकार के संबंध में निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा कथन सही है?
Correct Answer: (3) The President and Governor are required to act according to the Election Commission's opinion in the respective disqualification matters
Articles 103 and 192 provide a special constitutional advisory role to the Election Commission. The President and Governor must act according to the Commission's opinion in the respective cases of disqualification of legislators.
46 Which of the following statements about delimitation is correct? परिसीमन के संबंध में निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा कथन सही है?
Correct Answer: (3) Delimitation is ordinarily undertaken through a Delimitation Commission constituted under a law made by Parliament
The Delimitation Commission is a separate statutory body constituted under a Parliamentary law. Although the Election Commission has important election-related functions, delimitation is not simply an ordinary administrative function of the ECI.
47 Consider the following statements about the Election Commission of India: I. It is a constitutional body. II. It conducts elections to Panchayats. III. The Chief Election Commissioner enjoys special protection against removal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? भारत निर्वाचन आयोग के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए: I. यह एक संवैधानिक निकाय है। II. यह पंचायतों के चुनाव कराता है। III. मुख्य निर्वाचन आयुक्त को पद से हटाने के विरुद्ध विशेष सुरक्षा प्राप्त है। उपर्युक्त में से कौन-सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?
Correct Answer: (4) Only I and III
The Election Commission is a constitutional body under Article 324 and the CEC has special removal protection. Panchayat elections are conducted by the State Election Commission under Article 243K.
48 Consider the following statements: I. Article 324 deals with the Election Commission. II. Article 325 prohibits exclusion from electoral rolls solely on specified discriminatory grounds. III. Article 326 provides for adult suffrage. IV. Article 329 provides restrictions on judicial interference in electoral matters. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए: I. अनुच्छेद 324 निर्वाचन आयोग से संबंधित है। II. अनुच्छेद 325 निर्दिष्ट भेदभावपूर्ण आधारों पर मतदाता सूची से बहिष्कार को रोकता है। III. अनुच्छेद 326 वयस्क मताधिकार का प्रावधान करता है। IV. अनुच्छेद 329 निर्वाचन मामलों में न्यायिक हस्तक्षेप पर प्रतिबंध से संबंधित है। उपर्युक्त में से कौन-सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?
Correct Answer: (4) I, II, III and IV
All four statements correctly describe Articles 324 to 329. Together, these provisions form the core constitutional framework governing the Election Commission, electoral rolls, adult suffrage, election legislation and judicial intervention in electoral matters.
49 Consider the following statements regarding the independence of the Election Commission: I. The CEC can be removed only in a manner similar to a Supreme Court judge. II. Other Election Commissioners can be removed only on the recommendation of the CEC. III. The Election Commission's expenses are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? निर्वाचन आयोग की स्वतंत्रता के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए: I. CEC को केवल सर्वोच्च न्यायालय के न्यायाधीश के समान प्रक्रिया से हटाया जा सकता है। II. अन्य निर्वाचन आयुक्तों को केवल CEC की सिफारिश पर हटाया जा सकता है। III. निर्वाचन आयोग के व्यय भारत की संचित निधि पर भारित होते हैं। उपर्युक्त में से कौन-सा/से कथन सही है/हैं?
Correct Answer: (3) Only I and II
The Constitution provides special removal safeguards for the CEC and other Election Commissioners. However, the statement that the Election Commission's expenses as a whole are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India is incorrect; the constitutional framework does not provide such a blanket charging provision for all ECI expenditure.
50 Which of the following best explains why the Election Commission of India is considered an important constitutional safeguard for free and fair elections? भारत निर्वाचन आयोग को स्वतंत्र और निष्पक्ष चुनावों के लिए एक महत्वपूर्ण संवैधानिक सुरक्षा उपाय क्यों माना जाता है?
Correct Answer: (4) Because Article 324 vests it with constitutional authority to supervise, direct and control specified elections, supported by institutional safeguards
The Election Commission's constitutional position under Article 324, combined with safeguards concerning the CEC's removal, electoral-roll administration, political-party recognition, election-symbol regulation and supervision of elections, makes it a central institution for maintaining the integrity of India's electoral process.
1 Which of the following Articles of the Constitution provides for the Election Commission of India?
Correct Answer: (2) Article 324
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - Article 280 deals with the Finance Commission.
- Statement 2 (✅) - Article 324 provides for the Election Commission and vests it with superintendence, direction and control over specified elections.
- Statement 3 (❌) - Article 326 deals with elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies on the basis of adult suffrage.
- Statement 4 (❌) - Article 329 deals with the bar on judicial interference in electoral matters in specified circumstances.
2 Which of the following elections are conducted under the superintendence, direction and control of the Election Commission of India?
Correct Answer: (4) Elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of President and Vice-President
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - The ECI's constitutional jurisdiction is wider than Lok Sabha elections alone.
- Statement 2 (❌) - It also conducts elections to Parliament and the offices of President and Vice-President.
- Statement 3 (❌) - Presidential and Vice-Presidential elections are only one part of its constitutional responsibility.
- Statement 4 (✅) - Article 324 covers elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of President and Vice-President.
3 Consider the following statements about the Election Commission of India. Which one is correct?
Correct Answer: (3) It is a permanent constitutional body established under Article 324.
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - The ECI derives its constitutional status from Article 324.
- Statement 2 (❌) - It is an autonomous constitutional authority, not a department of the Ministry of Law and Justice.
- Statement 3 (✅) - The Election Commission is a permanent constitutional body established under Article 324.
- Statement 4 (❌) - The ECI is not a judicial body, although some of its decisions may be subject to judicial review according to law.
4 Under Article 324, the Election Commission consists of which of the following?
Correct Answer: (4) The Chief Election Commissioner and such number of other Election Commissioners, if any, as the President may fix from time to time
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - Article 324 permits a multi-member Election Commission.
- Statement 2 (❌) - The Constitution does not permanently fix the number of Election Commissioners at two.
- Statement 3 (❌) - The appointment is made by the President, subject to the constitutional and statutory framework.
- Statement 4 (✅) - Article 324(2) provides for the CEC and such number of other Election Commissioners as the President may from time to time fix.
5 Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners under the present constitutional and statutory framework?
Correct Answer: (4) The President of India
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - The Prime Minister is a member and chairperson of the statutory Selection Committee, but does not formally appoint the Commissioners.
- Statement 2 (❌) - The Chief Justice of India is not the appointing authority.
- Statement 3 (❌) - Parliament does not directly appoint the Commissioners.
- Statement 4 (✅) - The President appoints the CEC and other Election Commissioners on the recommendation of the Selection Committee under the 2023 Act.
6 Under the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, the Selection Committee for appointment of the CEC and Election Commissioners consists of which combination?
Correct Answer: (2) Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - The Chief Justice of India is not a member of the Selection Committee under the 2023 Act.
- Statement 2 (✅) - The statutory Selection Committee consists of the Prime Minister, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister.
- Statement 3 (❌) - The President is the appointing authority, not a member of the Selection Committee.
- Statement 4 (❌) - The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is not a member of the statutory Selection Committee.
7 Which of the following statements regarding the Search Committee under the 2023 Act is correct?
Correct Answer: (4) It is headed by the Union Minister of Law and Justice and prepares a panel of persons for consideration by the Selection Committee.
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - The Chief Justice of India does not head the Search Committee.
- Statement 2 (❌) - The President is the appointing authority, not the head of the Search Committee.
- Statement 3 (❌) - The Search Committee operates before the appointment of Commissioners and is not headed by the CEC.
- Statement 4 (✅) - Section 6 of the 2023 Act provides for a Search Committee headed by the Union Minister of Law and Justice.
8 Under the 2023 Act, the CEC and other Election Commissioners are appointed from among persons who satisfy which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: (3) They must be persons who are holding or have held a post equivalent to the rank of Secretary to the Government of India and possess specified integrity and election-management experience.
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - Supreme Court judges are not the prescribed pool under the 2023 Act.
- Statement 2 (❌) - Former Members of Parliament are not the mandatory qualification.
- Statement 3 (✅) - Section 5 specifies the rank, integrity, knowledge and experience requirements.
- Statement 4 (❌) - Governors are not the prescribed category under the Act.
9 Which of the following statements correctly describes the term of office of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners under the 2023 Act?
Correct Answer: (3) Six years or until attaining the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - The statutory term is not five years.
- Statement 2 (❌) - The age limit of 65 years also applies.
- Statement 3 (✅) - Section 9 of the 2023 Act provides a term of six years or until 65 years of age, whichever is earlier.
- Statement 4 (❌) - Neither the term nor the age limit stated here is correct.
10 Which of the following statements about reappointment of a person as Election Commissioner under the 2023 Act is correct?
Correct Answer: (4) The CEC and other Election Commissioners are not eligible for reappointment to the same office after completing the prescribed term.
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - Indefinite reappointment is not permitted.
- Statement 2 (❌) - The Act does not permit unrestricted multiple terms in the same office.
- Statement 3 (❌) - The CEC is not automatically entitled to another term.
- Statement 4 (✅) - The 2023 Act restricts reappointment to the same office after completion of the term.
11 Which of the following statements regarding removal of the Chief Election Commissioner is correct?
Correct Answer: (3) The CEC can be removed from office in like manner and on like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court.
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - The CEC enjoys constitutional protection against arbitrary removal.
- Statement 2 (❌) - The Prime Minister has no independent power to remove the CEC.
- Statement 3 (✅) - Article 324(5) provides removal of the CEC in the same manner and on the same grounds as a Supreme Court Judge.
- Statement 4 (❌) - The Commission does not possess the power to remove its own CEC.
12 Which of the following correctly describes the removal of an Election Commissioner other than the Chief Election Commissioner?
Correct Answer: (2) An Election Commissioner can be removed by the President on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner, subject to the applicable law.
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - The Constitution provides different protection for the CEC and other Election Commissioners.
- Statement 2 (✅) - Article 324(5) provides that an Election Commissioner or Regional Commissioner cannot be removed except on the recommendation of the CEC.
- Statement 3 (❌) - The Supreme Court does not directly remove Election Commissioners.
- Statement 4 (❌) - The Speaker has no such constitutional power.
13 Consider the following statements regarding the conditions of service of the Chief Election Commissioner. Which one is correct?
Correct Answer: (4) The service conditions of the CEC cannot be varied to his disadvantage after appointment, subject to the constitutional/statutory framework.
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - Protection against disadvantageous alteration is an important safeguard for the Commission's independence.
- Statement 2 (❌) - Constitutional and statutory safeguards exist.
- Statement 3 (❌) - The statement oversimplifies the constitutional and statutory framework.
- Statement 4 (✅) - Article 324(5) protects the service conditions of Election Commissioners from variation to their disadvantage after appointment.
14 Which of the following statements regarding the salary of the CEC and other Election Commissioners under the 2023 Act is correct?
Correct Answer: (3) They receive a salary equal to that of a Judge of the Supreme Court.
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - The President's salary is governed by a separate constitutional/statutory framework.
- Statement 2 (❌) - The statutory salary is not tied to that of a High Court Judge.
- Statement 3 (✅) - Section 10 of the 2023 Act provides salary equal to that of a Supreme Court Judge.
- Statement 4 (❌) - Election Commissioners are not paid according to the salary of Members of Parliament.
15 Which of the following statements about the Election Commission's decision-making is correct?
Correct Answer: (4) In a multi-member Commission, Election Commissioners have an equal say in decision-making and decisions may be taken by majority.
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - Election Commissioners have an equal say in the Commission's decision-making.
- Statement 2 (❌) - Election Commissioners are full members of the Commission.
- Statement 3 (❌) - The Commission's business need not always be decided unanimously.
- Statement 4 (✅) - The multi-member Commission functions on the principle of equal participation and majority decision-making.
16 Under Article 324, the President may appoint Regional Commissioners after which of the following?
Correct Answer: (3) Consultation with the Election Commission
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - The Constitution does not require Supreme Court approval for appointing Regional Commissioners.
- Statement 2 (❌) - Consultation with the Commission, rather than the Prime Minister alone, is specified.
- Statement 3 (✅) - Article 324(4) permits the President to appoint Regional Commissioners after consultation with the Election Commission.
- Statement 4 (❌) - State Legislative Assemblies do not approve such appointments.
17 Which of the following is NOT a constitutional function specifically assigned to the Election Commission under Article 324?
Correct Answer: (4) Conduct of elections to Panchayats and Municipalities
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (✅) - Article 324 covers elections to Parliament.
- Statement 2 (✅) - Article 324 covers elections to State Legislatures.
- Statement 3 (✅) - Article 324 covers Presidential and Vice-Presidential elections.
- Statement 4 (❌) - Panchayat and Municipal elections are conducted by State Election Commissions under Articles 243K and 243ZA.
18 Which constitutional body conducts elections to Panchayats and Municipalities?
Correct Answer: (3) State Election Commission
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - The ECI conducts elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of President and Vice-President.
- Statement 2 (❌) - UPSC conducts recruitment examinations and related functions, not local-body elections.
- Statement 3 (✅) - State Election Commissions conduct elections to Panchayats and Municipalities under Articles 243K and 243ZA.
- Statement 4 (❌) - State Public Service Commissions are concerned with recruitment to State services.
19 Who appoints the State Election Commissioner?
Correct Answer: (4) The Governor of the State
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - The President does not appoint the State Election Commissioner.
- Statement 2 (❌) - The CEC of India has no power to appoint State Election Commissioners.
- Statement 3 (❌) - The Chief Minister does not formally appoint the State Election Commissioner.
- Statement 4 (✅) - Article 243K provides that the Governor appoints the State Election Commissioner.
20 Which of the following safeguards the independence of a State Election Commissioner?
Correct Answer: (2) The State Election Commissioner can be removed only in like manner and on like grounds as a Judge of a High Court.
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - Such arbitrary removal would undermine the constitutional independence of the State Election Commission.
- Statement 2 (✅) - Article 243K provides protection comparable to that of a High Court Judge.
- Statement 3 (❌) - The Chief Minister does not have unilateral removal power.
- Statement 4 (❌) - A simple majority resolution of the State Legislature is not the prescribed constitutional mechanism.
21 Which Article provides for the State Election Commission in relation to Panchayat elections?
Correct Answer: (3) Article 243K
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - Article 324 establishes the Election Commission of India.
- Statement 2 (❌) - Article 326 concerns adult suffrage.
- Statement 3 (✅) - Article 243K deals with elections to Panchayats and the State Election Commission.
- Statement 4 (❌) - Article 243ZA concerns elections to Municipalities.
22 Which Article specifically deals with elections to Municipalities?
Correct Answer: (2) Article 243ZA
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - Article 243D concerns reservation of seats in Panchayats.
- Statement 2 (✅) - Article 243ZA deals with elections to Municipalities and places them under the State Election Commission framework.
- Statement 3 (❌) - Article 243K deals with Panchayat elections.
- Statement 4 (❌) - Article 324 deals with the Election Commission of India.
23 Consider the following statements regarding electoral rolls under Article 325. Which one is correct?
Correct Answer: (4) There shall be one general electoral roll for every territorial constituency, and no person shall be excluded on grounds only of religion, race, caste or sex.
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - Article 325 prohibits exclusion from the general electoral roll solely on religious grounds.
- Statement 2 (❌) - The Constitution provides for a general electoral roll, not separate rolls for women.
- Statement 3 (❌) - Caste cannot be the sole basis for exclusion from the general electoral roll.
- Statement 4 (✅) - This is the substance of Article 325.
24 Article 326 of the Constitution is associated with which principle?
Correct Answer: (3) Elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies on the basis of adult suffrage
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - Proportional representation by means of single transferable vote is used in specified elections, including Rajya Sabha elections, but Article 326 concerns adult suffrage.
- Statement 2 (❌) - Separate electorates are not provided by Article 326.
- Statement 3 (✅) - Article 326 establishes adult suffrage for elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.
- Statement 4 (❌) - Anglo-Indian nomination provisions were historically associated with Articles 331 and 333 and ceased after the relevant constitutional change.
25 What is the minimum voting age for elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies in India?
Correct Answer: (2) 18 years
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - The voting age was reduced from 21 to 18 years by the 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988.
- Statement 2 (✅) - Citizens aged 18 years or above, subject to electoral law requirements, are eligible for registration as electors.
- Statement 3 (❌) - The constitutional voting age is not 20 years.
- Statement 4 (❌) - Twenty-five years is relevant to certain qualifications for membership of legislatures, not the minimum voting age.
26 Which Constitutional Amendment reduced the voting age from 21 years to 18 years?
Correct Answer: (4) 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - The 42nd Amendment is known for extensive changes including the addition of Fundamental Duties and changes to the Preamble.
- Statement 2 (❌) - The 44th Amendment primarily reversed or modified several Emergency-era changes.
- Statement 3 (❌) - The 52nd Amendment introduced the anti-defection law.
- Statement 4 (✅) - The 61st Amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years.
27 Which of the following statements regarding Article 327 is correct?
Correct Answer: (2) Parliament may make provisions by law relating to elections to Parliament and State Legislatures, subject to the Constitution.
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - Parliament has constitutional legislative power under Article 327.
- Statement 2 (✅) - Article 327 empowers Parliament to make laws concerning elections to Parliament and State Legislatures.
- Statement 3 (❌) - Courts interpret election law but do not enact all election legislation.
- Statement 4 (❌) - The ECI administers elections but does not enact parliamentary legislation.
28 Article 328 of the Constitution primarily empowers whom to make provisions concerning elections?
Correct Answer: (3) The Legislature of a State, subject to the Constitution and Parliamentary law
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - Article 328 concerns the legislative power of State Legislatures.
- Statement 2 (❌) - The ECI administers elections but does not exercise the legislative power under Article 328.
- Statement 3 (✅) - Article 328 permits a State Legislature to make provisions relating to elections to its Legislature where Parliament has not made corresponding provision.
- Statement 4 (❌) - The Supreme Court is not the legislative authority under Article 328.
29 Which of the following best describes Article 329?
Correct Answer: (4) It places restrictions on judicial interference in electoral matters in the manner specified by the Constitution.
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - Article 324 establishes the Election Commission.
- Statement 2 (❌) - Article 326 concerns adult suffrage; the voting age was reduced through the 61st Amendment.
- Statement 3 (❌) - State Election Commissions are provided under Articles 243K and 243ZA.
- Statement 4 (✅) - Article 329 bars certain judicial interference with electoral matters, including challenges to an election through an election petition as provided by law.
30 Which of the following laws is most directly associated with the conduct and regulation of elections to Parliament and State Legislatures?
Correct Answer: (3) Both the Representation of the People Act, 1950 and the Representation of the People Act, 1951, deal with different aspects of the electoral system
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - The 1950 Act primarily concerns allocation of seats, delimitation and electoral rolls and related matters.
- Statement 2 (❌) - The 1951 Act primarily concerns conduct of elections, qualifications/disqualifications, corrupt practices and election disputes.
- Statement 3 (✅) - Both Acts form major statutory foundations of India's electoral system.
- Statement 4 (❌) - Election regulation is not based solely on criminal law.
31 Which of the following is primarily dealt with by the Representation of the People Act, 1950?
Correct Answer: (4) Allocation of seats, delimitation of constituencies and preparation of electoral rolls
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - Corrupt practices are primarily dealt with under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
- Statement 2 (❌) - Election disputes and petitions are primarily addressed under the 1951 Act.
- Statement 3 (❌) - Disqualifications related to corrupt practices are dealt with under the 1951 Act.
- Statement 4 (✅) - The 1950 Act covers allocation of seats, delimitation and electoral rolls among other matters.
32 Which of the following is primarily associated with the Representation of the People Act, 1951?
Correct Answer: (3) Conduct of elections, qualifications and disqualifications for membership, corrupt practices and election disputes
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - Electoral rolls are primarily dealt with under the 1950 Act.
- Statement 2 (❌) - Allocation of seats is mainly associated with the 1950 Act.
- Statement 3 (✅) - The 1951 Act deals with the conduct of elections, qualifications, disqualifications, corrupt practices and election disputes.
- Statement 4 (❌) - Governors are appointed under Article 155 by the President.
33 Which of the following statements regarding delimitation is correct?
Correct Answer: (4) A Delimitation Commission is constituted under law for delimiting constituencies, and its orders have special legal effect as provided by law.
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - The ECI assists in the electoral process but is not the Delimitation Commission itself.
- Statement 2 (❌) - The Supreme Court does not conduct delimitation through individual judgments.
- Statement 3 (❌) - The Finance Commission has no role in delimiting electoral constituencies.
- Statement 4 (✅) - Delimitation Commissions are constituted under parliamentary law for delimitation of constituencies.
34 Which of the following statements about the Model Code of Conduct is correct?
Correct Answer: (3) It is a set of guidelines for political parties and candidates, enforced by the Election Commission using its constitutional and legal powers.
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - The Model Code of Conduct is not a chapter of the Constitution.
- Statement 2 (❌) - It is not itself a standalone Act of Parliament.
- Statement 3 (✅) - The MCC is a framework of agreed guidelines administered by the ECI, drawing authority from constitutional and statutory powers.
- Statement 4 (❌) - It becomes relevant during the election process, not after declaration of results.
35 Which of the following is NOT a power or function of the Election Commission of India?
Correct Answer: (4) Appointment of the Chief Justice of India
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (✅) - The ECI deals with recognition of political parties and election symbols under the applicable legal framework.
- Statement 2 (✅) - Preparation and revision of electoral rolls is a core election function.
- Statement 3 (✅) - Conduct of elections to Parliament and State Legislatures is a constitutional responsibility of the ECI.
- Statement 4 (❌) - The ECI has no role in appointing the Chief Justice of India.
36 The power of the Election Commission to allot symbols to political parties is primarily exercised under which legal framework?
Correct Answer: (2) The Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968, along with relevant constitutional and statutory powers
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - The Constitution provides the broad framework, while symbol allocation is also governed by applicable legal instruments.
- Statement 2 (✅) - The Election Symbols Order, 1968 is a key instrument governing reservation and allotment of election symbols.
- Statement 3 (❌) - The Finance Commission has no role in election symbols.
- Statement 4 (❌) - The Official Languages Act does not regulate election symbols.
37 Which of the following statements about political party recognition by the Election Commission is correct?
Correct Answer: (3) The ECI may recognize political parties as National or State parties according to prescribed criteria under the Election Symbols Order.
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - The ECI recognizes both National and State parties.
- Statement 2 (❌) - Recognition is an important function of the ECI.
- Statement 3 (✅) - Recognition is based on prescribed electoral performance criteria under the Election Symbols Order.
- Statement 4 (❌) - Parliament does not directly perform this recognition function.
38 Which of the following statements about the Election Commission and political party symbols is correct?
Correct Answer: (4) The Election Commission regulates reservation and allotment of election symbols under the applicable legal framework.
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - The Supreme Court may review disputes judicially but does not ordinarily allot election symbols.
- Statement 2 (❌) - The Union Cabinet does not allot election symbols.
- Statement 3 (❌) - Governors do not allot election symbols.
- Statement 4 (✅) - The ECI exercises powers under the Election Symbols Order, 1968.
39 Which of the following statements regarding the Election Commission and election disputes is correct?
Correct Answer: (3) Election petitions concerning elections to Parliament and State Legislatures are adjudicated by courts as provided under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - The ECI is an election-management body, not the final judicial forum for election petitions.
- Statement 2 (❌) - The President does not adjudicate ordinary election petitions.
- Statement 3 (✅) - Election petitions are adjudicated through the judicial mechanism provided by the RPA, 1951.
- Statement 4 (❌) - The Finance Commission has no role in election petitions.
40 Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes the Election Commission of India from the State Election Commission?
Correct Answer: (4) The ECI conducts elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, President and Vice-President, while State Election Commissions conduct Panchayat and Municipal elections.
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - They are separate constitutional authorities.
- Statement 2 (❌) - The roles are reversed in this statement.
- Statement 3 (❌) - The Constitution clearly distinguishes their jurisdictions.
- Statement 4 (✅) - This accurately reflects Articles 324, 243K and 243ZA.
41 Which of the following statements regarding the independence of the Election Commission is correct?
Correct Answer: (4) The Constitution provides special protection to the CEC from arbitrary removal and protects service conditions from disadvantageous variation after appointment.
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - Article 324(5) contains important safeguards.
- Statement 2 (❌) - The CEC cannot be removed at the President's pleasure.
- Statement 3 (❌) - The Constitution gives stronger removal protection to the CEC than to other Election Commissioners.
- Statement 4 (✅) - These safeguards are designed to protect the Commission's independence.
42 Which of the following statements about the Election Commission's power under Article 324 is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: (2) Article 324 gives the Commission broad constitutional powers of superintendence, direction and control, particularly where legislation is silent, subject to constitutional and judicial limits.
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - The Supreme Court has recognized the broad scope of Article 324 where legislation is silent, subject to legal limits.
- Statement 2 (✅) - Article 324 is the principal constitutional source of the ECI's plenary election-supervisory powers.
- Statement 3 (❌) - The ECI cannot override the Constitution.
- Statement 4 (❌) - The ECI cannot amend parliamentary legislation through administrative directions.
43 Which of the following statements about the ECI's power to postpone or countermand an election is correct?
Correct Answer: (3) The ECI has statutory and constitutional powers to intervene in the electoral process in circumstances provided by law to ensure free and fair elections.
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - The ECI retains important supervisory powers throughout the electoral process.
- Statement 2 (❌) - The President does not possess the general power to manage the electoral process in place of the ECI.
- Statement 3 (✅) - Article 324 and election laws empower the ECI to take necessary measures in specified circumstances.
- Statement 4 (❌) - Intervention is not dependent exclusively on political parties.
44 Which of the following statements regarding the appointment process introduced by the 2023 Act is correct?
Correct Answer: (4) The Prime Minister chairs the Selection Committee, while the President makes the appointment on its recommendation.
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - The Chief Justice of India is not the chairperson under the 2023 Act.
- Statement 2 (❌) - The President appoints the Commissioners but does not chair the Selection Committee.
- Statement 3 (❌) - The ECI does not appoint its own members.
- Statement 4 (✅) - Section 7 makes the Prime Minister the chairperson of the Selection Committee and the President the appointing authority.
45 If the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha has not been formally recognized, what does the 2023 Act provide for the Selection Committee?
Correct Answer: (3) The leader of the single largest party in opposition in the Lok Sabha is deemed to be the Leader of Opposition for this purpose.
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - The CJI is not substituted into the committee under this provision.
- Statement 2 (❌) - The Speaker is not automatically substituted as the opposition member.
- Statement 3 (✅) - The 2023 Act contains this deeming provision to ensure the committee can function.
- Statement 4 (❌) - A vacancy or defect in constitution of the Selection Committee does not automatically invalidate appointments.
46 Which of the following statements regarding the Election Commission and electoral rolls is correct?
Correct Answer: (4) Preparation and control of electoral rolls for elections under Article 324 form part of the ECI's constitutional responsibility.
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (❌) - There is one general electoral roll for each territorial constituency, not party-wise rolls.
- Statement 2 (❌) - The ECI's electoral-roll responsibility extends to elections under Article 324.
- Statement 3 (❌) - Parliament makes electoral laws, but the ECI administers electoral rolls within its constitutional jurisdiction.
- Statement 4 (✅) - Article 324 expressly includes preparation of electoral rolls among the Commission's functions.
47 Consider the following statements regarding the Election Commission of India: 1. It conducts elections to the Rajya Sabha. 2. It conducts elections to State Legislative Councils. 3. It conducts elections to Panchayats. 4. It conducts elections to Municipalities. Which of the above are correct?
Correct Answer: (4) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (✅) - Elections to the Rajya Sabha are conducted under the superintendence of the ECI.
- Statement 2 (✅) - Elections to State Legislative Councils, where they exist, are also conducted by the ECI.
- Statement 3 (❌) - Panchayat elections are conducted by State Election Commissions.
- Statement 4 (❌) - Municipal elections are conducted by State Election Commissions.
48 Consider the following statements regarding the Election Commission: 1. The CEC is the Chairman of the Election Commission. 2. The other Election Commissioners have equal say in decision-making. 3. The CEC has a casting vote whenever there is a tie. 4. The Commission can function as a multi-member body. Which of the above are correct?
Correct Answer: (3) 1, 2 and 4 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (✅) - The Chief Election Commissioner functions as the Chairman of the Commission.
- Statement 2 (✅) - Election Commissioners have equal say in the Commission's decision-making.
- Statement 3 (❌) - There is no general constitutional rule giving the CEC a casting vote in case of a tie.
- Statement 4 (✅) - Article 324 permits a multi-member Election Commission.
49 Consider the following statements about the Election Commission: 1. It is a constitutional body. 2. It is a permanent body. 3. Its powers include supervision and control over elections to Parliament and State Legislatures. 4. It conducts elections to Panchayats and Municipalities. Which of the above are correct?
Correct Answer: (3) 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (✅) - The ECI is a constitutional body under Article 324.
- Statement 2 (✅) - It is a permanent constitutional institution.
- Statement 3 (✅) - Superintendence, direction and control over elections to Parliament and State Legislatures are core functions.
- Statement 4 (❌) - Panchayat and Municipal elections fall under State Election Commissions.
50 Consider the following statements regarding the Election Commission of India: 1. Article 324 provides for its constitutional status. 2. The President appoints the CEC and other Election Commissioners under the present statutory framework. 3. The CEC enjoys stronger constitutional protection against removal than other Election Commissioners. 4. The ECI conducts elections to Panchayats and Municipalities. Which of the following is correct?
Correct Answer: (4) 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation:
- Statement 1 (✅) - Article 324 establishes the constitutional framework of the Election Commission.
- Statement 2 (✅) - Under the 2023 Act, the President appoints the CEC and other Election Commissioners on the recommendation of the Selection Committee.
- Statement 3 (✅) - The CEC can be removed only in like manner and on like grounds as a Supreme Court Judge, while other Election Commissioners have a different removal mechanism.
- Statement 4 (❌) - Elections to Panchayats and Municipalities are conducted by State Election Commissions under Articles 243K and 243ZA.
1 Match the Following:
- Article 324
- Article 325
- Article 326
- Article 327
- Adult suffrage
- Electoral rolls and no exclusion on grounds of religion, race, caste or sex
- Power of Parliament to make election laws
- Superintendence, direction and control of elections
- Election disputes
- Article 324
- Article 325
- Article 326
- Article 327
- Adult suffrage
- Electoral rolls and no exclusion on grounds of religion, race, caste or sex
- Power of Parliament to make election laws
- Superintendence, direction and control of elections
- Election disputes
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | A | B | D | C |
| (B) | D | C | A | B |
| (C) | B | D | C | A |
| (D) | D | B | A | C |
Correct Answer: (D)
- Article 324 - D - It vests superintendence, direction and control of elections in the Election Commission..
- Article 325 - B - It provides for one general electoral roll without exclusion on specified grounds..
- Article 326 - A - It provides for elections based on adult suffrage..
- Article 327 - C - It empowers Parliament to make election-related laws..
2 Match the Following:
- Chief Election Commissioner
- Election Commissioners
- Regional Commissioners
- State Election Commissioner
- Appointed by the President after consultation with Election Commission
- Appointed by the Governor
- Appointed by the President
- Appointed by the President subject to constitutional safeguards
- Appointed by the Prime Minister
- Chief Election Commissioner
- Election Commissioners
- Regional Commissioners
- State Election Commissioner
- Appointed by the President after consultation with Election Commission
- Appointed by the Governor
- Appointed by the President
- Appointed by the President subject to constitutional safeguards
- Appointed by the Prime Minister
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | A | C | D | B |
| (B) | C | D | A | B |
| (C) | D | A | B | C |
| (D) | B | C | D | A |
Correct Answer: (B)
- Chief Election Commissioner - C - The CEC is appointed by the President under Article 324..
- Election Commissioners - D - Other Election Commissioners are appointed by the President..
- Regional Commissioners - A - Regional Commissioners are appointed by the President after consultation with the Election Commission..
- State Election Commissioner - B - The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor under Article 243K..
3 Match the Following:
- Article 328
- Article 329
- Article 243K
- Article 243ZA
- Municipal elections
- State Legislature election laws
- Bar to interference by courts in electoral matters
- Panchayat elections
- Presidential elections
- Article 328
- Article 329
- Article 243K
- Article 243ZA
- Municipal elections
- State Legislature election laws
- Bar to interference by courts in electoral matters
- Panchayat elections
- Presidential elections
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | B | C | D | A |
| (B) | C | B | A | D |
| (C) | B | C | D | A |
| (D) | D | A | C | B |
Correct Answer: (C)
- Article 328 - B - It concerns the power of State Legislatures to make election laws for their legislatures..
- Article 329 - C - It restricts judicial interference in electoral matters subject to constitutional provisions..
- Article 243K - D - It deals with elections to Panchayats..
- Article 243ZA - A - It deals with elections to Municipalities..
4 Match the Following:
- Chief Election Commissioner
- Other Election Commissioner
- State Election Commissioner
- Regional Commissioner
- Cannot be removed except in manner similar to Supreme Court judge
- Removable by President on recommendation of CEC
- Removed by Governor at pleasure
- Appointed after consultation with Election Commission
- Removed by Chief Justice of India
- Chief Election Commissioner
- Other Election Commissioner
- State Election Commissioner
- Regional Commissioner
- Cannot be removed except in manner similar to Supreme Court judge
- Removable by President on recommendation of CEC
- Removed by Governor at pleasure
- Appointed after consultation with Election Commission
- Removed by Chief Justice of India
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | A | B | D | C |
| (B) | A | B | C | D |
| (C) | D | C | A | B |
| (D) | B | D | C | A |
Correct Answer: (B)
- Chief Election Commissioner - A - The CEC enjoys removal protection comparable to a Supreme Court judge..
- Other Election Commissioner - B - An Election Commissioner can be removed by the President on the CEC's recommendation..
- State Election Commissioner - C - The State Election Commissioner is removed in the manner prescribed by the Constitution, not at the Governor's pleasure..
- Regional Commissioner - D - A Regional Commissioner is appointed after consultation with the Election Commission..
5 Match the Following:
- Article 324(1)
- Article 324(2)
- Article 324(5)
- Article 324(6)
- Staff assistance to Election Commission
- Appointment of Election Commission
- Conditions of service and tenure protection
- Superintendence and control of elections
- Election expenses
- Article 324(1)
- Article 324(2)
- Article 324(5)
- Article 324(6)
- Staff assistance to Election Commission
- Appointment of Election Commission
- Conditions of service and tenure protection
- Superintendence and control of elections
- Election expenses
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | D | B | C | A |
| (B) | C | D | A | B |
| (C) | B | A | D | C |
| (D) | A | C | B | D |
Correct Answer: (A)
- Article 324(1) - D - It vests overall electoral superintendence, direction and control in the Commission..
- Article 324(2) - B - It provides for appointment of the Election Commission..
- Article 324(5) - C - It deals with service conditions and tenure safeguards..
- Article 324(6) - A - It provides for making staff available to the Election Commission..
6 Match the Following:
- Article 71
- Article 103
- Article 192
- Article 329
- Disqualification of State legislators
- Election disputes
- Disqualification of Members of Parliament
- Election of President and Vice-President disputes
- Delimitation disputes
- Article 71
- Article 103
- Article 192
- Article 329
- Disqualification of State legislators
- Election disputes
- Disqualification of Members of Parliament
- Election of President and Vice-President disputes
- Delimitation disputes
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | B | C | A | D |
| (B) | D | A | C | B |
| (C) | D | C | A | B |
| (D) | C | D | B | A |
Correct Answer: (C)
- Article 71 - D - The Supreme Court decides disputes concerning Presidential and Vice-Presidential elections..
- Article 103 - C - The President decides questions of parliamentary disqualification after obtaining the Election Commission's opinion..
- Article 192 - A - The Governor decides State legislative disqualification questions after obtaining the Election Commission's opinion..
- Article 329 - B - It provides constitutional restrictions concerning judicial interference in elections..
7 Match the Following:
- Election Commission of India
- State Election Commission
- Delimitation Commission
- Returning Officer
- Conducts elections to Panchayats and Municipalities
- Implements election process in a constituency
- Conducts elections to Parliament and State Legislatures
- Delimits constituencies
- Advises President on pardons
- Election Commission of India
- State Election Commission
- Delimitation Commission
- Returning Officer
- Conducts elections to Panchayats and Municipalities
- Implements election process in a constituency
- Conducts elections to Parliament and State Legislatures
- Delimits constituencies
- Advises President on pardons
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | C | A | D | B |
| (B) | A | C | B | D |
| (C) | D | B | A | C |
| (D) | B | D | C | A |
Correct Answer: (A)
- Election Commission of India - C - It conducts elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, President and Vice-President..
- State Election Commission - A - It conducts elections to Panchayats and Municipalities..
- Delimitation Commission - D - It determines constituency boundaries under delimitation law..
- Returning Officer - B - The Returning Officer is responsible for conducting the election process in the constituency..
8 Match the Following:
- Article 324
- Article 325
- Article 326
- Article 328
- Universal adult franchise
- Electoral roll
- State legislative election laws
- Election Commission
- Election petitions
- Article 324
- Article 325
- Article 326
- Article 328
- Universal adult franchise
- Electoral roll
- State legislative election laws
- Election Commission
- Election petitions
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | B | D | A | C |
| (B) | D | B | A | C |
| (C) | C | A | B | D |
| (D) | A | C | D | B |
Correct Answer: (B)
- Article 324 - D - It establishes the constitutional Election Commission..
- Article 325 - B - It deals with electoral rolls and equal inclusion principles..
- Article 326 - A - It establishes elections based on adult suffrage..
- Article 328 - C - It concerns State Legislature power regarding its own elections..
9 Match the Following:
- President
- Governor
- Election Commission
- Supreme Court
- Decides election dispute relating to President/Vice-President
- Appoints Election Commission
- Conducts elections under Article 324
- Appoints State Election Commissioner
- Appoints Returning Officers
- President
- Governor
- Election Commission
- Supreme Court
- Decides election dispute relating to President/Vice-President
- Appoints Election Commission
- Conducts elections under Article 324
- Appoints State Election Commissioner
- Appoints Returning Officers
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | B | D | C | A |
| (B) | A | B | D | C |
| (C) | B | D | C | A |
| (D) | D | C | A | B |
Correct Answer: (C)
- President - B - The President appoints the Election Commission..
- Governor - D - The Governor appoints the State Election Commissioner..
- Election Commission - C - The Election Commission conducts elections within its constitutional jurisdiction..
- Supreme Court - A - The Supreme Court decides Presidential and Vice-Presidential election disputes..
10 Match the Following:
- Electoral roll
- Election symbol
- Model Code of Conduct
- Election petition
- Post-election legal challenge
- List of eligible registered electors
- Guidelines for political parties and candidates
- Identification of political parties/candidates
- Constitutional amendment procedure
- Electoral roll
- Election symbol
- Model Code of Conduct
- Election petition
- Post-election legal challenge
- List of eligible registered electors
- Guidelines for political parties and candidates
- Identification of political parties/candidates
- Constitutional amendment procedure
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | B | D | C | A |
| (B) | C | A | D | B |
| (C) | D | B | A | C |
| (D) | A | C | B | D |
Correct Answer: (A)
- Electoral roll - B - It contains the names of registered electors..
- Election symbol - D - Symbols help identify political parties and candidates on ballot units/EVM interfaces..
- Model Code of Conduct - C - It provides election-period conduct guidelines..
- Election petition - A - It provides a legal mechanism to challenge an election after it is held..
11 Match the Following:
- First Election Commissioner of India
- First General Election
- 42nd Constitutional Amendment
- 61st Constitutional Amendment
- Lowered voting age from 21 to 18
- First CEC was Sukumar Sen
- Introduced major changes during Emergency period
- Held in 1951–52
- Introduced NOTA
- First Election Commissioner of India
- First General Election
- 42nd Constitutional Amendment
- 61st Constitutional Amendment
- Lowered voting age from 21 to 18
- First CEC was Sukumar Sen
- Introduced major changes during Emergency period
- Held in 1951–52
- Introduced NOTA
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | A | D | B | C |
| (B) | C | B | D | A |
| (C) | B | D | C | A |
| (D) | D | A | C | B |
Correct Answer: (C)
- First Election Commissioner of India - B - Sukumar Sen was India's first Chief Election Commissioner..
- First General Election - D - India's first general election was conducted in 1951–52..
- 42nd Constitutional Amendment - C - The 42nd Amendment made extensive constitutional changes during the Emergency..
- 61st Constitutional Amendment - A - It reduced the voting age from 21 to 18 years..
12 Match the Following:
- Article 324
- Article 325
- Article 326
- Article 329
- Adult suffrage
- Election Commission's constitutional authority
- Bar on certain court interference
- Single general electoral roll
- Election expenditure limits
- Article 324
- Article 325
- Article 326
- Article 329
- Adult suffrage
- Election Commission's constitutional authority
- Bar on certain court interference
- Single general electoral roll
- Election expenditure limits
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | A | B | D | C |
| (B) | B | D | A | C |
| (C) | D | C | B | A |
| (D) | C | A | D | B |
Correct Answer: (B)
- Article 324 - B - Article 324 provides the constitutional foundation of the Election Commission..
- Article 325 - D - It provides for one general electoral roll..
- Article 326 - A - It provides for adult suffrage subject to constitutional qualifications..
- Article 329 - C - It bars certain forms of judicial interference in electoral matters..
13 Match the Following:
- Election Commission
- Union Public Service Commission
- Finance Commission
- Comptroller and Auditor General
- Article 148
- Article 324
- Article 280
- Article 315
- Article 123
- Election Commission
- Union Public Service Commission
- Finance Commission
- Comptroller and Auditor General
- Article 148
- Article 324
- Article 280
- Article 315
- Article 123
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | C | B | D | A |
| (B) | B | D | C | A |
| (C) | A | C | B | D |
| (D) | D | A | C | B |
Correct Answer: (B)
- Election Commission - B - The Election Commission is provided under Article 324..
- Union Public Service Commission - D - UPSC is constituted under Article 315..
- Finance Commission - C - The Finance Commission is provided under Article 280..
- Comptroller and Auditor General - A - The CAG is provided under Article 148..
14 Match the Following:
- General elections
- Bye-election
- Mid-term election
- Re-poll
- Election held to fill a casual vacancy
- Fresh poll ordered because of irregularities or other specified reasons
- Election held before completion of normal legislative term after dissolution
- Election held for constitution of a new House
- Election held only for local bodies
- General elections
- Bye-election
- Mid-term election
- Re-poll
- Election held to fill a casual vacancy
- Fresh poll ordered because of irregularities or other specified reasons
- Election held before completion of normal legislative term after dissolution
- Election held for constitution of a new House
- Election held only for local bodies
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | D | A | C | B |
| (B) | C | D | B | A |
| (C) | A | B | D | C |
| (D) | B | C | A | D |
Correct Answer: (A)
- General elections - D - General elections constitute a new House after expiry or dissolution..
- Bye-election - A - A bye-election fills a casual vacancy..
- Mid-term election - C - It occurs when a House is dissolved before completing its normal term..
- Re-poll - B - A fresh poll may be ordered where the original poll is vitiated by specified irregularities..
15 Match the Following:
- Article 83
- Article 172
- Article 324
- Article 326
- Duration of State Legislatures
- Election Commission
- Duration of Parliament
- Adult suffrage
- Election symbols
- Article 83
- Article 172
- Article 324
- Article 326
- Duration of State Legislatures
- Election Commission
- Duration of Parliament
- Adult suffrage
- Election symbols
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | C | A | B | D |
| (B) | D | B | A | C |
| (C) | C | A | B | D |
| (D) | A | D | C | B |
Correct Answer: (C)
- Article 83 - C - Article 83 deals with the duration of Parliament..
- Article 172 - A - Article 172 deals with the duration of State Legislatures..
- Article 324 - B - Article 324 establishes the Election Commission..
- Article 326 - D - Article 326 establishes adult suffrage for elections..
16 Match the Following:
- Representation of the People Act, 1950
- Representation of the People Act, 1951
- Election Symbols Order, 1968
- Delimitation Act
- Recognition and reservation of election symbols
- Conduct of elections and electoral offences
- Allocation and delimitation of constituencies
- Electoral rolls and allocation of seats
- Constitutional amendments
- Representation of the People Act, 1950
- Representation of the People Act, 1951
- Election Symbols Order, 1968
- Delimitation Act
- Recognition and reservation of election symbols
- Conduct of elections and electoral offences
- Allocation and delimitation of constituencies
- Electoral rolls and allocation of seats
- Constitutional amendments
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | D | B | A | C |
| (B) | B | D | C | A |
| (C) | C | A | D | B |
| (D) | A | C | B | D |
Correct Answer: (A)
- Representation of the People Act, 1950 - D - It primarily concerns electoral rolls and allocation of seats..
- Representation of the People Act, 1951 - B - It regulates conduct of elections and related matters including electoral offences..
- Election Symbols Order, 1968 - A - It governs recognition of parties and reservation/allotment of symbols..
- Delimitation Act - C - It provides the statutory framework for delimitation..
17 Match the Following:
- 1950 Act
- 1951 Act
- 1968 Symbols Order
- 1988 amendment to RPA
- Voting through proxy/postal mechanisms in specified circumstances
- Electoral rolls and seat allocation
- Political party recognition and symbols
- Conduct of elections, qualifications and disqualifications
- Constitutional status of ECI
- 1950 Act
- 1951 Act
- 1968 Symbols Order
- 1988 amendment to RPA
- Voting through proxy/postal mechanisms in specified circumstances
- Electoral rolls and seat allocation
- Political party recognition and symbols
- Conduct of elections, qualifications and disqualifications
- Constitutional status of ECI
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | B | D | C | A |
| (B) | B | D | C | A |
| (C) | C | A | D | B |
| (D) | D | C | A | B |
Correct Answer: (B)
- 1950 Act - B - The 1950 Act deals principally with electoral rolls and allocation of seats..
- 1951 Act - D - The 1951 Act covers conduct of elections and qualifications/disqualifications..
- 1968 Symbols Order - C - The Symbols Order regulates party recognition and election symbols..
- 1988 amendment to RPA - A - It introduced specified provisions concerning voting arrangements including proxy voting..
18 Match the Following:
- National Party
- State Party
- Registered unrecognised party
- Independent candidate
- Recognised only on meeting prescribed national criteria
- Does not belong to a recognised political party
- Recognised on meeting prescribed State-level criteria
- Registered with ECI but does not satisfy recognition criteria
- Automatically receives a reserved symbol in every election
- National Party
- State Party
- Registered unrecognised party
- Independent candidate
- Recognised only on meeting prescribed national criteria
- Does not belong to a recognised political party
- Recognised on meeting prescribed State-level criteria
- Registered with ECI but does not satisfy recognition criteria
- Automatically receives a reserved symbol in every election
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | A | C | D | B |
| (B) | C | A | B | D |
| (C) | D | B | A | C |
| (D) | B | D | C | A |
Correct Answer: (A)
- National Party - A - National recognition requires fulfillment of prescribed national-level conditions..
- State Party - C - State recognition depends on prescribed State-level criteria..
- Registered unrecognised party - D - It is registered but has not attained recognised-party status..
- Independent candidate - B - An independent candidate contests without belonging to a recognised political party..
19 Match the Following:
- Free symbol
- Reserved symbol
- Common symbol
- Party recognition
- Recognition based on prescribed electoral performance
- Symbol available for allocation to eligible candidates subject to rules
- Symbol reserved for a recognised political party
- Symbol allotted to candidates of a registered unrecognised party subject to ECI rules
- Symbol chosen by Parliament
- Free symbol
- Reserved symbol
- Common symbol
- Party recognition
- Recognition based on prescribed electoral performance
- Symbol available for allocation to eligible candidates subject to rules
- Symbol reserved for a recognised political party
- Symbol allotted to candidates of a registered unrecognised party subject to ECI rules
- Symbol chosen by Parliament
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | B | C | D | A |
| (B) | B | C | D | A |
| (C) | D | A | B | C |
| (D) | A | D | C | B |
Correct Answer: (B)
- Free symbol - B - A free symbol is available for allocation subject to election rules..
- Reserved symbol - C - A reserved symbol is associated with a recognised political party..
- Common symbol - D - Eligible candidates of certain registered unrecognised parties may receive a common symbol under ECI rules..
- Party recognition - A - Recognition depends on prescribed electoral performance criteria..
20 Match the Following:
- Electoral roll revision
- Voter registration
- Electoral Photo Identity Card
- Elector registration officer
- Officer responsible for electoral roll work in a constituency
- Updating and correcting electoral rolls
- Identification document commonly used for electors
- Process through which eligible citizen gets registered as elector
- Counting of votes
- Electoral roll revision
- Voter registration
- Electoral Photo Identity Card
- Elector registration officer
- Officer responsible for electoral roll work in a constituency
- Updating and correcting electoral rolls
- Identification document commonly used for electors
- Process through which eligible citizen gets registered as elector
- Counting of votes
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | B | D | C | A |
| (B) | D | B | A | C |
| (C) | C | A | D | B |
| (D) | A | C | B | D |
Correct Answer: (A)
- Electoral roll revision - B - Revision updates and corrects electoral rolls..
- Voter registration - D - It enables an eligible citizen to become a registered elector..
- Electoral Photo Identity Card - C - EPIC is commonly used as an elector identification document..
- Elector registration officer - A - The ERO is responsible for electoral roll work in the constituency..
21 Match the Following:
- Presiding Officer
- Polling Officer
- Returning Officer
- Chief Electoral Officer
- Supervises election administration at State level
- Assists in conduct of polling at polling station
- Overall officer in charge of polling station
- Responsible for constituency-level election management
- Decides constitutional amendments
- Presiding Officer
- Polling Officer
- Returning Officer
- Chief Electoral Officer
- Supervises election administration at State level
- Assists in conduct of polling at polling station
- Overall officer in charge of polling station
- Responsible for constituency-level election management
- Decides constitutional amendments
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | C | B | D | A |
| (B) | C | B | D | A |
| (C) | A | D | B | C |
| (D) | D | C | A | B |
Correct Answer: (B)
- Presiding Officer - C - The Presiding Officer is in charge of a polling station..
- Polling Officer - B - Polling Officers assist the Presiding Officer in conducting polling..
- Returning Officer - D - The Returning Officer manages election proceedings at constituency level..
- Chief Electoral Officer - A - The CEO supervises election administration at the State level..
22 Match the Following:
- EVM
- VVPAT
- NOTA
- Postal ballot
- Allows eligible electors to vote through postal ballot under prescribed conditions
- Records vote electronically
- Allows elector to reject all listed candidates
- Provides paper trail of the vote cast
- Determines constituency boundaries
- EVM
- VVPAT
- NOTA
- Postal ballot
- Allows eligible electors to vote through postal ballot under prescribed conditions
- Records vote electronically
- Allows elector to reject all listed candidates
- Provides paper trail of the vote cast
- Determines constituency boundaries
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | B | D | C | A |
| (B) | D | C | A | B |
| (C) | A | B | D | C |
| (D) | C | A | B | D |
Correct Answer: (A)
- EVM - B - An Electronic Voting Machine records votes electronically..
- VVPAT - D - VVPAT provides a paper trail for verification of the vote..
- NOTA - C - NOTA enables an elector to express rejection of all listed candidates..
- Postal ballot - A - Eligible categories may vote by postal ballot under prescribed rules..
23 Match the Following:
- Model Code of Conduct
- Election Commission's advisory jurisdiction
- Political party recognition
- Election symbol allotment
- Allotment under Election Symbols Order
- Guidelines for election-period conduct
- ECI determines recognised party status under applicable rules
- ECI gives opinions in certain statutory disqualification matters
- Supreme Court conducts elections
- Model Code of Conduct
- Election Commission's advisory jurisdiction
- Political party recognition
- Election symbol allotment
- Allotment under Election Symbols Order
- Guidelines for election-period conduct
- ECI determines recognised party status under applicable rules
- ECI gives opinions in certain statutory disqualification matters
- Supreme Court conducts elections
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | B | D | C | A |
| (B) | B | D | C | A |
| (C) | C | A | D | B |
| (D) | A | C | B | D |
Correct Answer: (B)
- Model Code of Conduct - B - The MCC lays down election-period conduct guidelines..
- Election Commission's advisory jurisdiction - D - The Commission gives opinions on certain constitutional disqualification matters..
- Political party recognition - C - Recognition is determined under applicable ECI rules and criteria..
- Election symbol allotment - A - Symbols are allotted under the Election Symbols Order..
24 Match the Following:
- Article 102
- Article 103
- Article 191
- Article 192
- Disqualifications for State Legislature membership
- Decision on State Legislature disqualification
- Disqualifications for Parliament membership
- Decision on Parliament disqualification
- Election of President
- Article 102
- Article 103
- Article 191
- Article 192
- Disqualifications for State Legislature membership
- Decision on State Legislature disqualification
- Disqualifications for Parliament membership
- Decision on Parliament disqualification
- Election of President
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | C | D | A | B |
| (B) | D | C | B | A |
| (C) | A | B | D | C |
| (D) | B | A | C | D |
Correct Answer: (A)
- Article 102 - C - Article 102 specifies grounds of disqualification for Parliament membership..
- Article 103 - D - Article 103 provides the decision mechanism for parliamentary disqualification questions..
- Article 191 - A - Article 191 specifies disqualifications for State Legislature membership..
- Article 192 - B - Article 192 provides the decision mechanism for State Legislature disqualification questions..
25 Match the Following:
- Anti-defection law
- Office of profit
- Unsound mind
- Disqualification under RPA
- Constitutional ground under Articles 102 and 191
- Statutory disqualification under election law
- Tenth Schedule
- Constitutional disqualification subject to prescribed conditions
- Only a political party rule
- Anti-defection law
- Office of profit
- Unsound mind
- Disqualification under RPA
- Constitutional ground under Articles 102 and 191
- Statutory disqualification under election law
- Tenth Schedule
- Constitutional disqualification subject to prescribed conditions
- Only a political party rule
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | C | A | D | B |
| (B) | C | A | D | B |
| (C) | B | D | A | C |
| (D) | D | C | B | A |
Correct Answer: (B)
- Anti-defection law - C - The Tenth Schedule contains the anti-defection provisions..
- Office of profit - A - Holding an office of profit is a constitutional disqualification subject to prescribed provisions..
- Unsound mind - D - Being declared of unsound mind by a competent court is a constitutional disqualification ground..
- Disqualification under RPA - B - The Representation of the People Act provides statutory disqualifications..
26 Match the Following:
- President's election
- Vice-President's election
- Lok Sabha election
- Rajya Sabha election
- Proportional representation by means of single transferable vote by elected MLAs and MPs
- Direct election by voters of constituencies
- Proportional representation by means of single transferable vote by members of State Legislative Assemblies and Parliament
- Proportional representation by means of single transferable vote by members of electoral college consisting of elected MPs and MLAs
- Direct election by local bodies
- President's election
- Vice-President's election
- Lok Sabha election
- Rajya Sabha election
- Proportional representation by means of single transferable vote by elected MLAs and MPs
- Direct election by voters of constituencies
- Proportional representation by means of single transferable vote by members of State Legislative Assemblies and Parliament
- Proportional representation by means of single transferable vote by members of electoral college consisting of elected MPs and MLAs
- Direct election by local bodies
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | D | C | B | A |
| (B) | A | D | C | B |
| (C) | C | B | D | A |
| (D) | B | A | C | D |
Correct Answer: (A)
- President's election - D - The President is elected by an electoral college through proportional representation using STV..
- Vice-President's election - C - The Vice-President is elected by members of both Houses of Parliament through STV..
- Lok Sabha election - B - Lok Sabha members are directly elected from territorial constituencies..
- Rajya Sabha election - A - Elected members of State Legislative Assemblies elect Rajya Sabha members through STV..
27 Match the Following:
- Article 54
- Article 55
- Article 66
- Article 71
- Election of Vice-President
- Election of President
- Method of election of President
- Disputes relating to Presidential and Vice-Presidential elections
- Election of Governors
- Article 54
- Article 55
- Article 66
- Article 71
- Election of Vice-President
- Election of President
- Method of election of President
- Disputes relating to Presidential and Vice-Presidential elections
- Election of Governors
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | B | C | A | D |
| (B) | B | C | A | D |
| (C) | D | A | B | C |
| (D) | A | D | C | B |
Correct Answer: (B)
- Article 54 - B - Article 54 specifies the electoral college for the President..
- Article 55 - C - Article 55 lays down the manner of election of the President..
- Article 66 - A - Article 66 provides for election of the Vice-President..
- Article 71 - D - Article 71 deals with disputes relating to Presidential and Vice-Presidential elections..
28 Match the Following:
- Electoral college for President
- Electoral college for Vice-President
- Lok Sabha election
- Rajya Sabha election
- Elected members of State Legislative Assemblies
- Members of both Houses of Parliament
- Directly elected voters
- Electoral college consisting of elected MPs and MLAs
- Members of Legislative Councils
- Electoral college for President
- Electoral college for Vice-President
- Lok Sabha election
- Rajya Sabha election
- Elected members of State Legislative Assemblies
- Members of both Houses of Parliament
- Directly elected voters
- Electoral college consisting of elected MPs and MLAs
- Members of Legislative Councils
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | D | B | C | A |
| (B) | B | D | A | C |
| (C) | A | C | D | B |
| (D) | C | A | B | D |
Correct Answer: (A)
- Electoral college for President - D - It consists of elected MPs and elected MLAs of States and specified Union Territories..
- Electoral college for Vice-President - B - Members of both Houses of Parliament constitute the Vice-Presidential electoral college..
- Lok Sabha election - C - Lok Sabha members are directly elected by voters..
- Rajya Sabha election - A - Rajya Sabha members are elected by elected members of State Legislative Assemblies..
29 Match the Following:
- Election Commission
- State Election Commission
- Delimitation Commission
- Law Commission
- Electoral reforms and legal review
- Parliamentary and Assembly elections
- Constitutional/local body elections
- Constituency boundary delimitation
- Financial devolution
- Election Commission
- State Election Commission
- Delimitation Commission
- Law Commission
- Electoral reforms and legal review
- Parliamentary and Assembly elections
- Constitutional/local body elections
- Constituency boundary delimitation
- Financial devolution
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | B | C | D | A |
| (B) | B | C | D | A |
| (C) | D | B | A | C |
| (D) | A | D | C | B |
Correct Answer: (B)
- Election Commission - B - It conducts elections to Parliament and State Legislatures..
- State Election Commission - C - It conducts elections to Panchayats and Municipalities..
- Delimitation Commission - D - It undertakes constituency delimitation under applicable law..
- Law Commission - A - It studies and recommends legal reforms..
30 Match the Following:
- Article 243K
- Article 243ZA
- Article 324
- Article 243O
- Election Commission of India
- Bar to court interference in Panchayat electoral matters
- State Election Commission for Panchayats
- State Election Commission for Municipalities
- Election of Rajya Sabha
- Article 243K
- Article 243ZA
- Article 324
- Article 243O
- Election Commission of India
- Bar to court interference in Panchayat electoral matters
- State Election Commission for Panchayats
- State Election Commission for Municipalities
- Election of Rajya Sabha
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | C | D | A | B |
| (B) | D | C | B | A |
| (C) | A | B | D | C |
| (D) | B | A | C | D |
Correct Answer: (A)
- Article 243K - C - It establishes the State Election Commission for Panchayat elections..
- Article 243ZA - D - It concerns elections to Municipalities under the State Election Commission..
- Article 324 - A - It establishes the Election Commission of India..
- Article 243O - B - It restricts court interference in Panchayat electoral matters..
31 Match the Following:
- Chief Election Commissioner
- Other Election Commissioner
- Chief Electoral Officer
- District Election Officer
- Election administration at district level
- Constitutional head of Election Commission
- Election administration at State level
- Member of Election Commission other than CEC
- Presiding officer at polling station
- Chief Election Commissioner
- Other Election Commissioner
- Chief Electoral Officer
- District Election Officer
- Election administration at district level
- Constitutional head of Election Commission
- Election administration at State level
- Member of Election Commission other than CEC
- Presiding officer at polling station
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | B | D | C | A |
| (B) | B | D | C | A |
| (C) | D | A | B | C |
| (D) | C | B | A | D |
Correct Answer: (B)
- Chief Election Commissioner - B - The CEC is the head of the Election Commission..
- Other Election Commissioner - D - An Election Commissioner is a member other than the CEC..
- Chief Electoral Officer - C - The CEO oversees election administration at the State level..
- District Election Officer - A - The DEO coordinates election administration at district level..
32 Match the Following:
- Article 324(5)
- Article 148(2)
- Article 280(2)
- Article 315(2)
- Appointment of Finance Commission members
- Service conditions of Election Commission members
- Appointment of UPSC members
- Service conditions of CAG
- Appointment of Governors
- Article 324(5)
- Article 148(2)
- Article 280(2)
- Article 315(2)
- Appointment of Finance Commission members
- Service conditions of Election Commission members
- Appointment of UPSC members
- Service conditions of CAG
- Appointment of Governors
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | B | D | A | C |
| (B) | C | B | D | A |
| (C) | D | A | C | B |
| (D) | A | C | B | D |
Correct Answer: (A)
- Article 324(5) - B - It deals with service conditions and tenure protection of Election Commission members..
- Article 148(2) - D - It concerns conditions of service of the CAG..
- Article 280(2) - A - It concerns constitution of the Finance Commission and its members..
- Article 315(2) - C - It concerns composition of Public Service Commissions..
33 Match the Following:
- CEC removal
- Election Commissioner removal
- Regional Commissioner appointment
- CEC appointment
- President after consultation with Election Commission
- President
- President on recommendation of CEC
- President subject to constitutional safeguards
- Governor
- CEC removal
- Election Commissioner removal
- Regional Commissioner appointment
- CEC appointment
- President after consultation with Election Commission
- President
- President on recommendation of CEC
- President subject to constitutional safeguards
- Governor
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | D | C | A | B |
| (B) | B | D | C | A |
| (C) | D | C | A | B |
| (D) | A | B | D | C |
Correct Answer: (C)
- CEC removal - D - The CEC has removal protection comparable to a Supreme Court judge..
- Election Commissioner removal - C - An Election Commissioner may be removed by the President on the CEC's recommendation..
- Regional Commissioner appointment - A - The President appoints Regional Commissioners after consultation with the ECI..
- CEC appointment - B - The CEC is appointed by the President under Article 324..
34 Match the Following:
- Free and fair elections
- Universal adult franchise
- Secret ballot
- Independent Election Commission
- Confidentiality of voter's choice
- Equal electoral participation of adult citizens subject to law
- Constitutional institution for election management
- Core democratic electoral principle
- Judicial review of laws only
- Free and fair elections
- Universal adult franchise
- Secret ballot
- Independent Election Commission
- Confidentiality of voter's choice
- Equal electoral participation of adult citizens subject to law
- Constitutional institution for election management
- Core democratic electoral principle
- Judicial review of laws only
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | D | B | A | C |
| (B) | A | D | C | B |
| (C) | C | A | D | B |
| (D) | B | C | D | A |
Correct Answer: (A)
- Free and fair elections - D - Free and fair elections are fundamental to representative democracy..
- Universal adult franchise - B - Adult citizens meeting legal requirements can participate in elections..
- Secret ballot - A - It protects confidentiality of the voter's choice..
- Independent Election Commission - C - Article 324 creates the constitutional institution responsible for election management..
35 Match the Following:
- Article 324
- Article 325
- Article 326
- Article 327
- Parliament's legislative power concerning elections
- General electoral roll
- Election Commission's control
- Adult suffrage
- Election tribunal system
- Article 324
- Article 325
- Article 326
- Article 327
- Parliament's legislative power concerning elections
- General electoral roll
- Election Commission's control
- Adult suffrage
- Election tribunal system
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | C | B | D | A |
| (B) | C | B | D | A |
| (C) | D | A | B | C |
| (D) | A | D | C | B |
Correct Answer: (B)
- Article 324 - C - It vests electoral superintendence and control in the Election Commission..
- Article 325 - B - It provides for one general electoral roll..
- Article 326 - D - It provides for adult suffrage..
- Article 327 - A - It empowers Parliament to make election laws..
36 Match the Following:
- Election Commission's powers
- Parliament's powers
- State Legislature's powers
- Courts' role in election disputes
- Can make laws concerning State Legislature elections subject to Constitution
- Exercises superintendence, direction and control under Article 324
- Election petitions provide the normal judicial mechanism
- Can make laws concerning Parliamentary and other specified elections
- Can directly conduct all local body elections
- Election Commission's powers
- Parliament's powers
- State Legislature's powers
- Courts' role in election disputes
- Can make laws concerning State Legislature elections subject to Constitution
- Exercises superintendence, direction and control under Article 324
- Election petitions provide the normal judicial mechanism
- Can make laws concerning Parliamentary and other specified elections
- Can directly conduct all local body elections
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | B | D | A | C |
| (B) | D | B | C | A |
| (C) | A | C | D | B |
| (D) | C | A | B | D |
Correct Answer: (A)
- Election Commission's powers - B - Article 324 vests electoral superintendence and control in the ECI..
- Parliament's powers - D - Article 327 empowers Parliament to make election laws..
- State Legislature's powers - A - Article 328 concerns State Legislature election laws..
- Courts' role in election disputes - C - Election petitions are the normal statutory route for challenging elections..
37 Match the Following:
- Election petition for Lok Sabha election
- Election petition for State Assembly election
- Presidential election dispute
- Vice-Presidential election dispute
- Supreme Court
- High Court
- High Court
- Supreme Court
- Election Commission
- Election petition for Lok Sabha election
- Election petition for State Assembly election
- Presidential election dispute
- Vice-Presidential election dispute
- Supreme Court
- High Court
- High Court
- Supreme Court
- Election Commission
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | B | C | A | D |
| (B) | B | C | A | D |
| (C) | C | B | D | A |
| (D) | D | A | B | C |
Correct Answer: (B)
- Election petition for Lok Sabha election - B - Election petitions for parliamentary elections are tried by the High Court..
- Election petition for State Assembly election - C - Assembly election petitions are also tried by the High Court..
- Presidential election dispute - A - The Supreme Court has exclusive jurisdiction over Presidential election disputes..
- Vice-Presidential election dispute - D - The Supreme Court decides Vice-Presidential election disputes..
38 Match the Following:
- Election Symbols Order, 1968
- RPA, 1950
- RPA, 1951
- Constitution, Article 324
- Election Commission's constitutional authority
- Electoral rolls and related matters
- Recognition of political parties and symbols
- Conduct of elections and electoral offences
- State Finance Commission
- Election Symbols Order, 1968
- RPA, 1950
- RPA, 1951
- Constitution, Article 324
- Election Commission's constitutional authority
- Electoral rolls and related matters
- Recognition of political parties and symbols
- Conduct of elections and electoral offences
- State Finance Commission
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | C | B | D | A |
| (B) | A | D | C | B |
| (C) | D | C | B | A |
| (D) | B | A | C | D |
Correct Answer: (A)
- Election Symbols Order, 1968 - C - It regulates recognition of parties and reservation/allotment of symbols..
- RPA, 1950 - B - It deals mainly with electoral rolls and allocation of seats..
- RPA, 1951 - D - It regulates conduct of elections and related matters..
- Constitution, Article 324 - A - It provides the constitutional basis of the Election Commission..
39 Match the Following:
- 1950 Act
- 1951 Act
- Constitution 61st Amendment
- Constitution 73rd Amendment
- Reduced voting age to 18
- Constitutional status to Panchayat elections through SEC
- Electoral rolls and seat allocation
- Conduct of elections and disqualifications
- Created Election Commission of India
- 1950 Act
- 1951 Act
- Constitution 61st Amendment
- Constitution 73rd Amendment
- Reduced voting age to 18
- Constitutional status to Panchayat elections through SEC
- Electoral rolls and seat allocation
- Conduct of elections and disqualifications
- Created Election Commission of India
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | D | C | A | B |
| (B) | C | D | A | B |
| (C) | B | A | D | C |
| (D) | A | B | C | D |
Correct Answer: (B)
- 1950 Act - C - The 1950 Act deals mainly with electoral rolls and allocation of seats..
- 1951 Act - D - The 1951 Act covers conduct of elections and disqualifications..
- Constitution 61st Amendment - A - It reduced the voting age from 21 to 18..
- Constitution 73rd Amendment - B - It constitutionalised Panchayat elections and State Election Commissions..
40 Match the Following:
- 73rd Amendment
- 74th Amendment
- Article 243K
- Article 243ZA
- Municipal elections
- Panchayat elections
- State Election Commission for Panchayats
- State Election Commission for Municipalities
- Election Commission for Parliament
- 73rd Amendment
- 74th Amendment
- Article 243K
- Article 243ZA
- Municipal elections
- Panchayat elections
- State Election Commission for Panchayats
- State Election Commission for Municipalities
- Election Commission for Parliament
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | B | A | C | D |
| (B) | A | B | D | C |
| (C) | C | D | A | B |
| (D) | D | C | B | A |
Correct Answer: (A)
- 73rd Amendment - B - The 73rd Amendment deals with Panchayats..
- 74th Amendment - A - The 74th Amendment deals with Municipalities..
- Article 243K - C - Article 243K concerns the State Election Commission for Panchayat elections..
- Article 243ZA - D - Article 243ZA concerns elections to Municipalities..
41 Match the Following:
- First-past-the-post
- Proportional representation
- Single transferable vote
- Secret ballot
- Used in election of President and Vice-President
- Confidential expression of electoral choice
- Candidate obtaining highest votes in constituency wins
- Attempts to reflect votes proportionately in representation
- Used for every election in India without exception
- First-past-the-post
- Proportional representation
- Single transferable vote
- Secret ballot
- Used in election of President and Vice-President
- Confidential expression of electoral choice
- Candidate obtaining highest votes in constituency wins
- Attempts to reflect votes proportionately in representation
- Used for every election in India without exception
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | C | D | A | B |
| (B) | C | D | A | B |
| (C) | D | C | B | A |
| (D) | A | B | D | C |
Correct Answer: (B)
- First-past-the-post - C - The candidate securing the highest votes in a constituency wins..
- Proportional representation - D - It seeks proportionality between votes and representation..
- Single transferable vote - A - STV is used in elections such as those of the President and Vice-President..
- Secret ballot - B - It protects the confidentiality of the elector's choice..
42 Match the Following:
- Lok Sabha
- Rajya Sabha
- President
- Vice-President
- Direct election by territorial constituencies
- Election by elected MLAs and MPs through STV
- Election by elected members of State Legislative Assemblies through STV
- Election by members of both Houses of Parliament through STV
- Election by Governors
- Lok Sabha
- Rajya Sabha
- President
- Vice-President
- Direct election by territorial constituencies
- Election by elected MLAs and MPs through STV
- Election by elected members of State Legislative Assemblies through STV
- Election by members of both Houses of Parliament through STV
- Election by Governors
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | A | C | B | D |
| (B) | C | A | D | B |
| (C) | D | B | A | C |
| (D) | B | D | C | A |
Correct Answer: (A)
- Lok Sabha - A - Lok Sabha members are directly elected from territorial constituencies..
- Rajya Sabha - C - Elected members of State Legislative Assemblies elect Rajya Sabha members through STV..
- President - B - The President is elected by elected MPs and MLAs through proportional representation using STV..
- Vice-President - D - The Vice-President is elected by members of both Houses of Parliament through STV..
43 Match the Following:
- Article 80
- Article 81
- Article 170
- Article 171
- Composition of State Legislative Councils
- Composition of Council of States
- Composition of Legislative Assemblies
- Composition of House of the People
- Election Commission
- Article 80
- Article 81
- Article 170
- Article 171
- Composition of State Legislative Councils
- Composition of Council of States
- Composition of Legislative Assemblies
- Composition of House of the People
- Election Commission
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | B | D | C | A |
| (B) | B | D | C | A |
| (C) | A | C | D | B |
| (D) | D | A | B | C |
Correct Answer: (B)
- Article 80 - B - Article 80 deals with the composition of the Council of States..
- Article 81 - D - Article 81 deals with the composition of the House of the People..
- Article 170 - C - Article 170 concerns composition of Legislative Assemblies..
- Article 171 - A - Article 171 concerns composition of Legislative Councils..
44 Match the Following:
- Election Commission's constitutional body status
- State Election Commission's constitutional status
- Delimitation Commission
- Election Symbols Order
- Constitutional body under Article 324
- Statutory/ad hoc body constituted under delimitation law
- Executive/constitutional election framework for party symbols
- Constitutional body under Articles 243K and 243ZA
- Judicial body under Article 136
- Election Commission's constitutional body status
- State Election Commission's constitutional status
- Delimitation Commission
- Election Symbols Order
- Constitutional body under Article 324
- Statutory/ad hoc body constituted under delimitation law
- Executive/constitutional election framework for party symbols
- Constitutional body under Articles 243K and 243ZA
- Judicial body under Article 136
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | A | D | B | C |
| (B) | D | A | C | B |
| (C) | C | B | D | A |
| (D) | B | C | A | D |
Correct Answer: (A)
- Election Commission's constitutional body status - A - The ECI is a constitutional body established by Article 324..
- State Election Commission's constitutional status - D - State Election Commissions are constitutional bodies for local elections..
- Delimitation Commission - B - It is constituted under delimitation legislation..
- Election Symbols Order - C - The ECI administers the symbols framework under the Election Symbols Order..
45 Match the Following:
- Article 324(3)
- Article 324(4)
- Article 324(5)
- Article 324(6)
- Regional Commissioners
- Temporary staff assistance
- CEC as Chairman where multi-member Commission exists
- Service conditions and removal
- Electoral rolls only
- Article 324(3)
- Article 324(4)
- Article 324(5)
- Article 324(6)
- Regional Commissioners
- Temporary staff assistance
- CEC as Chairman where multi-member Commission exists
- Service conditions and removal
- Electoral rolls only
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | C | A | D | B |
| (B) | C | A | D | B |
| (C) | A | D | B | C |
| (D) | D | B | C | A |
Correct Answer: (B)
- Article 324(3) - C - Where there are other Election Commissioners, the CEC acts as Chairman..
- Article 324(4) - A - It permits appointment of Regional Commissioners after consultation with the ECI..
- Article 324(5) - D - It deals with service conditions and removal protections..
- Article 324(6) - B - It requires specified staff to be made available to the Commission when requested..
46 Match the Following:
- CEC
- Election Commissioner
- Chief Electoral Officer
- Returning Officer
- Constituency-level election authority
- State-level election administration
- Constitutional head of ECI
- Member of multi-member ECI
- Local body election authority
- CEC
- Election Commissioner
- Chief Electoral Officer
- Returning Officer
- Constituency-level election authority
- State-level election administration
- Constitutional head of ECI
- Member of multi-member ECI
- Local body election authority
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | C | D | B | A |
| (B) | D | C | A | B |
| (C) | A | B | D | C |
| (D) | B | A | C | D |
Correct Answer: (A)
- CEC - C - The CEC heads the Election Commission..
- Election Commissioner - D - An Election Commissioner is a member of the multi-member Commission..
- Chief Electoral Officer - B - The CEO manages election administration at State level..
- Returning Officer - A - The RO is responsible for election proceedings at constituency level..
47 Match the Following:
- Article 324
- Article 327
- Article 328
- Article 329
- Parliament's power to make election laws
- State Legislature's power to make election laws
- Bar to court interference in electoral matters
- Election Commission's powers
- Electoral age
- Article 324
- Article 327
- Article 328
- Article 329
- Parliament's power to make election laws
- State Legislature's power to make election laws
- Bar to court interference in electoral matters
- Election Commission's powers
- Electoral age
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | D | A | B | C |
| (B) | D | A | B | C |
| (C) | C | B | A | D |
| (D) | A | C | D | B |
Correct Answer: (B)
- Article 324 - D - It provides the Election Commission's constitutional powers..
- Article 327 - A - It empowers Parliament to make election laws..
- Article 328 - B - It empowers State Legislatures to make election laws for their legislatures..
- Article 329 - C - It restricts judicial interference in electoral matters..
48 Match the Following:
- Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail
- Electronic Voting Machine
- None of the Above
- Electoral Photo Identity Card
- Elector identification
- Paper trail verification
- Electronic recording of votes
- Option to reject all candidates
- Constituency delimitation
- Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail
- Electronic Voting Machine
- None of the Above
- Electoral Photo Identity Card
- Elector identification
- Paper trail verification
- Electronic recording of votes
- Option to reject all candidates
- Constituency delimitation
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | B | C | D | A |
| (B) | A | B | C | D |
| (C) | D | A | B | C |
| (D) | C | D | A | B |
Correct Answer: (A)
- Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail - B - VVPAT provides a paper trail that can be verified..
- Electronic Voting Machine - C - EVM electronically records votes..
- None of the Above - D - NOTA allows an elector to reject all listed candidates..
- Electoral Photo Identity Card - A - EPIC serves as an elector identification document..
49 Match the Following:
- Election Commission
- Election Symbols Order
- Representation of the People Act, 1951
- Article 71
- Political party symbols and recognition
- Presidential and Vice-Presidential election disputes
- Conduct of elections and disqualifications
- Constitutional supervision of elections
- Local government finance
- Election Commission
- Election Symbols Order
- Representation of the People Act, 1951
- Article 71
- Political party symbols and recognition
- Presidential and Vice-Presidential election disputes
- Conduct of elections and disqualifications
- Constitutional supervision of elections
- Local government finance
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | D | A | C | B |
| (B) | D | A | C | B |
| (C) | A | C | B | D |
| (D) | B | D | A | C |
Correct Answer: (B)
- Election Commission - D - The ECI derives its constitutional electoral authority primarily from Article 324..
- Election Symbols Order - A - It governs recognition and reservation/allotment of political party symbols..
- Representation of the People Act, 1951 - C - It regulates conduct of elections and disqualification matters..
- Article 71 - B - The Supreme Court decides disputes concerning Presidential and Vice-Presidential elections..
50 Match the Following:
- Article 324
- Article 325
- Article 326
- Article 329
- Adult suffrage
- Constitutional Election Commission
- Single general electoral roll
- Restriction on judicial interference in elections
- Political party registration
- Article 324
- Article 325
- Article 326
- Article 329
- Adult suffrage
- Constitutional Election Commission
- Single general electoral roll
- Restriction on judicial interference in elections
- Political party registration
| Options | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | B | C | A | D |
| (B) | C | B | D | A |
| (C) | D | A | C | B |
| (D) | A | D | B | C |
Correct Answer: (A)
- Article 324 - B - Article 324 establishes the constitutional Election Commission..
- Article 325 - C - Article 325 provides for one general electoral roll without discrimination on specified grounds..
- Article 326 - A - Article 326 establishes adult suffrage for elections..
- Article 329 - D - Article 329 restricts judicial interference in electoral matters subject to its provisions..
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