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Withdrawal of Candidature

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a valid ground for withdrawal of candidature in India?

  1. Death of the candidate
  2. Resignation from the political party
  3. Conviction in a criminal case
  4. Change of residence
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Up to what time can a candidate withdraw their candidature in India?

  1. 14 days before the date of election
  2. 7 days before the date of election
  3. 3 days before the date of election
  4. 1 day before the date of election
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is responsible for accepting or rejecting the withdrawal of candidature in India?

  1. Election Commission of India
  2. Returning Officer
  3. District Magistrate
  4. Superintendent of Police
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What happens if a candidate withdraws their candidature after the last date for withdrawal?

  1. Their name will be removed from the ballot paper
  2. Their votes will be counted as invalid
  3. They will be disqualified from contesting elections for a period of time
  4. None of the above
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Can a candidate withdraw their candidature after the polling has started?

  1. Yes
  2. No
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the consequence of withdrawing candidature after the last date for withdrawal?

  1. Forfeiture of security deposit
  2. Disqualification from contesting elections for a period of time
  3. Both of the above
  4. None of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of withdrawing candidature after the last date for withdrawal?

  1. Forfeiture of security deposit
  2. Disqualification from contesting elections for a period of time
  3. Removal of name from the ballot paper
  4. Counting of votes as invalid
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the time limit for filing a petition challenging the withdrawal of candidature?

  1. 10 days
  2. 15 days
  3. 20 days
  4. 30 days
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who can file a petition challenging the withdrawal of candidature?

  1. Any elector of the constituency
  2. Any candidate contesting the election
  3. Any political party
  4. All of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the procedure for filing a petition challenging the withdrawal of candidature?

  1. File a petition with the Returning Officer
  2. File a petition with the Election Commission of India
  3. File a petition with the High Court
  4. File a petition with the Supreme Court
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What happens if the Returning Officer rejects the petition challenging the withdrawal of candidature?

  1. The petitioner can appeal to the Election Commission of India
  2. The petitioner can appeal to the High Court
  3. The petitioner can appeal to the Supreme Court
  4. All of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the time limit for appealing against the Returning Officer's decision on the petition challenging the withdrawal of candidature?

  1. 10 days
  2. 15 days
  3. 20 days
  4. 30 days
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What happens if the appeal against the Returning Officer's decision on the petition challenging the withdrawal of candidature is successful?

  1. The withdrawal of candidature will be set aside
  2. The candidate's name will be restored to the ballot paper
  3. The candidate will be allowed to contest the election
  4. All of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of the withdrawal of candidature process?

  1. To allow candidates to withdraw from the election if they change their mind
  2. To prevent frivolous candidatures
  3. To ensure that only serious candidates contest the election
  4. All of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the implications of withdrawing candidature after the last date for withdrawal?

  1. Forfeiture of security deposit
  2. Disqualification from contesting elections for a period of time
  3. Both of the above
  4. None of the above
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