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Election Law: Withdrawal of Candidature

This quiz will test your knowledge on the laws governing the withdrawal of candidature in elections.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In India, the last date for withdrawal of candidature for Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections is:

  1. 10 days before the date of polling
  2. 15 days before the date of polling
  3. 20 days before the date of polling
  4. 25 days before the date of polling
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is authorized to accept the withdrawal of candidature?

  1. Returning Officer
  2. Election Commission
  3. Chief Electoral Officer
  4. District Magistrate
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Can a candidate withdraw his/her candidature after the last date for withdrawal?

  1. Yes
  2. No
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What happens if a candidate withdraws his/her candidature after the last date for withdrawal?

  1. The candidate's name will be removed from the ballot paper.
  2. The candidate's votes will be counted as invalid.
  3. The candidate will be disqualified from contesting elections for a period of time.
  4. All of the above
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the procedure for withdrawing candidature?

  1. The candidate must submit a written notice to the Returning Officer.
  2. The candidate must submit a written notice to the Election Commission.
  3. The candidate must submit a written notice to the Chief Electoral Officer.
  4. The candidate must submit a written notice to the District Magistrate.
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What should the written notice of withdrawal of candidature contain?

  1. The candidate's name
  2. The candidate's address
  3. The candidate's signature
  4. All of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Can a candidate withdraw his/her candidature if he/she is nominated by more than one political party?

  1. Yes
  2. No
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What happens if a candidate withdraws his/her candidature after the last date for withdrawal and before the date of polling?

  1. The candidate's name will be removed from the ballot paper.
  2. The candidate's votes will be counted as invalid.
  3. The candidate will be disqualified from contesting elections for a period of time.
  4. All of the above
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What happens if a candidate withdraws his/her candidature after the date of polling?

  1. The candidate's name will be removed from the ballot paper.
  2. The candidate's votes will be counted as invalid.
  3. The candidate will be disqualified from contesting elections for a period of time.
  4. None of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Can a candidate withdraw his/her candidature if he/she is elected unopposed?

  1. Yes
  2. No
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