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Election Commission of India and the Election Petitions

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India?

  1. Rajiv Kumar
  2. Nasim Zaidi
  3. O. P. Rawat
  4. V. S. Sampath
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When was the Election Commission of India established?

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

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

  1. To conduct free and fair elections
  2. To regulate political parties
  3. To resolve election disputes
  4. To delimit constituencies
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. 2
  2. 3
  3. 4
  4. 5
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who appoints the members of the Election Commission of India?

  1. The President of India
  2. The Prime Minister of India
  3. The Chief Justice of India
  4. The Parliament of India
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term of office of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners?

  1. 5 years
  2. 6 years
  3. 7 years
  4. 8 years
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the procedure for filing an election petition?

  1. It must be filed within 45 days of the declaration of results
  2. It must be accompanied by a security deposit
  3. It must be filed in the High Court of the state where the election was held
  4. All of the above
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the grounds on which an election petition can be filed?

  1. Bribery
  2. Undue influence
  3. Personation
  4. All of the above
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who decides the election petitions?

  1. The Election Commission of India
  2. The High Court
  3. The Supreme Court
  4. None of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the remedy for a successful election petition?

  1. The election of the returned candidate is declared void
  2. A fresh election is ordered
  3. The petitioner is awarded compensation
  4. All of the above
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the time limit for deciding an election petition?

  1. 6 months
  2. 9 months
  3. 12 months
  4. 18 months
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Can an appeal be filed against the decision of the High Court in an election petition?

  1. Yes, to the Supreme Court
  2. Yes, to the Election Commission of India
  3. No, the decision of the High Court is final
  4. None of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the Election Commission of India in the election petition process?

  1. It conducts the trial of election petitions
  2. It decides the election petitions
  3. It provides legal assistance to the parties involved
  4. It monitors the election petition process
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the challenges faced by the Election Commission of India in conducting free and fair elections?

  1. Political interference
  2. Electoral malpractices
  3. Lack of resources
  4. All of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What measures has the Election Commission of India taken to ensure free and fair elections?

  1. Introducing electronic voting machines
  2. Implementing a strict code of conduct for political parties and candidates
  3. Increasing the number of polling stations
  4. All of the above
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