Election Commission of India and the Voters

This quiz covers the Election Commission of India and the Voters.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When was the Election Commission of India established?

  1. 1950
  2. 1951
  3. 1952
  4. 1953
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India?

  1. Rajiv Kumar
  2. Nasim Zaidi
  3. O. P. Rawat
  4. Sushil Chandra
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Election Commission?

  1. Article 324
  2. Article 325
  3. Article 326
  4. Article 327
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the primary function of the Election Commission of India?

  1. To conduct elections
  2. To delimit constituencies
  3. To register political parties
  4. To regulate election expenses
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many members are there in the Election Commission of India?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is eligible to vote in India?

  1. Citizens of India who are 18 years of age or older
  2. Citizens of India who are 21 years of age or older
  3. Citizens of India who are 25 years of age or older
  4. Citizens of India who are 30 years of age or older
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the process of registering as a voter in India?

  1. Filling out a form and submitting it to the Election Commission
  2. Filling out a form and submitting it to the local election office
  3. Filling out a form and submitting it to the nearest post office
  4. Filling out a form and submitting it online
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the voter turnout in India?

  1. Around 50%
  2. Around 60%
  3. Around 70%
  4. Around 80%
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the main challenges faced by the Election Commission of India?

  1. Electoral fraud
  2. Voter apathy
  3. Political interference
  4. All of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some of the measures taken by the Election Commission of India to ensure free and fair elections?

  1. Using electronic voting machines
  2. Enforcing a code of conduct for political parties
  3. Setting up polling booths in remote areas
  4. All of the above
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Election Commission of India in delimiting constituencies?

  1. To divide the country into electoral districts
  2. To determine the number of seats in each constituency
  3. To ensure that each constituency has roughly the same number of voters
  4. All of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Election Commission of India in registering political parties?

  1. To verify the name and symbol of the party
  2. To ensure that the party has a minimum number of members
  3. To ensure that the party has a national presence
  4. All of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Election Commission of India in regulating election expenses?

  1. To set a limit on the amount of money that a candidate can spend on their campaign
  2. To ensure that candidates do not exceed the spending limit
  3. To investigate allegations of electoral malpractice
  4. All of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Election Commission of India in conducting elections?

  1. To set the date of the election
  2. To issue voter ID cards
  3. To set up polling booths
  4. All of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Election Commission of India in declaring the results of the election?

  1. To count the votes
  2. To declare the winning candidate
  3. To issue a certificate of election
  4. All of the above