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Election Law: Zila Parishad Elections

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is the Returning Officer for the Zila Parishad Elections?

  1. District Magistrate
  2. Sub-Divisional Magistrate
  3. Tehsildar
  4. Block Development Officer
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the minimum age requirement for a candidate to contest the Zila Parishad Elections?

  1. 21 years
  2. 25 years
  3. 30 years
  4. 35 years
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the maximum number of members that can be elected to a Zila Parishad?

  1. 50
  2. 75
  3. 100
  4. 125
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term of office of a Zila Parishad member?

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

What is the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Zila Parishad Elections?

  1. 15% for SCs and 7.5% for STs
  2. 20% for SCs and 10% for STs
  3. 25% for SCs and 12.5% for STs
  4. 30% for SCs and 15% for STs
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the procedure for the election of the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of a Zila Parishad?

  1. Direct election by the voters
  2. Indirect election by the members of the Zila Parishad
  3. Appointment by the State Government
  4. Election by the District Magistrate
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the powers and functions of a Zila Parishad?

  1. Preparation of the district development plan
  2. Implementation of the district development plan
  3. Monitoring of the district development plan
  4. All of the above
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the State Election Commission in the Zila Parishad Elections?

  1. To conduct the elections
  2. To supervise the elections
  3. To resolve disputes related to the elections
  4. All of the above
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the punishment for electoral malpractices in the Zila Parishad Elections?

  1. Imprisonment for up to 1 year
  2. Fine of up to Rs. 10,000
  3. Both imprisonment and fine
  4. None of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When are the Zila Parishad Elections held?

  1. Every 3 years
  2. Every 4 years
  3. Every 5 years
  4. Every 6 years
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is eligible to vote in the Zila Parishad Elections?

  1. All citizens of India who are 18 years of age or older
  2. All citizens of India who are 21 years of age or older
  3. All citizens of India who are 25 years of age or older
  4. All citizens of India who are 30 years of age or older
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the procedure for filing a nomination for the Zila Parishad Elections?

  1. Submission of a nomination form to the Returning Officer
  2. Payment of a security deposit
  3. Both submission of a nomination form and payment of a security deposit
  4. None of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the last date for filing a nomination for the Zila Parishad Elections?

  1. 14 days before the date of election
  2. 10 days before the date of election
  3. 7 days before the date of election
  4. 5 days before the date of election
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the procedure for withdrawing a nomination for the Zila Parishad Elections?

  1. Submission of a withdrawal form to the Returning Officer
  2. Payment of a withdrawal fee
  3. Both submission of a withdrawal form and payment of a withdrawal fee
  4. None of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the last date for withdrawing a nomination for the Zila Parishad Elections?

  1. 7 days before the date of election
  2. 5 days before the date of election
  3. 3 days before the date of election
  4. 1 day before the date of election
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