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Elections and Electoral Systems

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Elections and electoral systems encompass voting methods, gerrymandering, and proportional representation. This hub covers party conventions, the Election Commission of India, and electoral processes. It is an important section for UPSC, state PSC, and civics polity preparation.

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Elections and Electoral Systems Questions

Multiple choice political science election and democracy elections in indian society methods or types of election election in indian democracy

The "Election day" means ________________.

  1. Nominations filing day

  2. Last campaigning day

  3. Counting of votes day

  4. Polling day for the voters
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The final stage of an election is the day when the voters cast or ‘poll’ their vote. That day is usually called the election day. Every person whose name is on the voter's list can go to a nearby ‘polling booth’, situated usually in a local school or a government office.

Multiple choice political science election and democracy elections in indian society methods or types of election election in indian democracy

From the following statements, choose the real challenges to our electoral system.
(i)Candidates and parties with a lot of money are under advantage.
(ii)Candidates with criminal records get elected.
(iii) Some families dominate political parties.
(iv)Smaller parties have no disadvantage.

  1. All the above

  2. (i) and (ii)

  3. (i), (ii) and (iii)

  4. (iii) and (iv)
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Following are the real challenges to our electoral system -:

  • In some parts of the country, candidates with criminal connection have been able to push others out of the electoral race and to secure a ‘ticket’ from major parties. 
  • Some families tend to dominate political parties; tickets are distributed to relatives from these families. 
  • Very often elections offer little choice to ordinary citizens, for both the major parties are quite similar to each other both in policies and practice. 
  • Smaller parties and independent candidates suffer a huge disadvantage compared to bigger parties. 

Multiple choice political science election and democracy elections in indian society methods or types of election election in indian democracy

Which one of the following is a threat for fair elections?

  1. Campaigning

  2. Rigging

  3. Election commission powers

  4. Political competition
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Rigging is the act of dishonestly organising an election to get a particular result. it is an electoral fraud and an interference with the election process. Some other malpractices are:

Inclusion of false names and exclusion of genuine names in the voters’ list;

Misuse of government facilities and officials by the ruling party; 

Excessive use of money by rich candidates and big parties.

Multiple choice political science election and democracy elections in indian society methods or types of election election in indian democracy

What are mid-term elections?

  1. Elections held to fill a vacancy caused by any reason

  2. Elections held before the expiry of the full term of any house

  3. Elections held after the expiry of the full term of any house

  4. Elections held in the parliament

  5. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Mid term elections are held when legislature is dissolved before the expiry of its full term. Mid term elections are held for all constituencies.
Mid term elections can be held :
(1) When present government is unable to prove its majority in house.
(2) When present government resigns from the house.
(3) When present government is dismissed by the President/Governor.
Multiple choice

What is the process of delimitation of constituencies?

  1. Dividing a state into smaller electoral districts

  2. Redistributing seats among states based on population

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Delimitation of constituencies involves dividing a state into smaller electoral districts and redistributing seats among states based on population.

Multiple choice

What is the process for online voter registration in India?

  1. Visit the National Voter's Service Portal

  2. Download the Voter Helpline App

  3. Send an SMS to 1950

  4. Call the toll-free number 1800-11-1950
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

To register as a voter online in India, one needs to visit the National Voter's Service Portal.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mobile application launched by the Election Commission of India for voter registration?

  1. Voter Helpline App

  2. Electoral Roll App

  3. Voter ID App

  4. Election Commission App
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Election Commission of India has launched the Voter Helpline App for voter registration and other election-related services.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mobile application launched by the Election Commission of India for voter registration and other election-related services?

  1. Voter Helpline App

  2. Electoral Roll App

  3. Voter ID App

  4. Election Commission App
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Election Commission of India has launched the Voter Helpline App for voter registration and other election-related services.

Multiple choice

What is the process of enrolling as a voter called?

  1. Electoral registration.

  2. Voter registration.

  3. Electoral enrollment.

  4. Voter enrollment.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The process of enrolling as a voter is commonly referred to as voter registration.

Multiple choice

What is the process of updating electoral rolls called?

  1. Electoral revision.

  2. Voter revision.

  3. Electoral update.

  4. Voter update.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The process of updating electoral rolls is commonly referred to as electoral revision.

Multiple choice

What are some common challenges faced in maintaining accurate electoral rolls?

  1. Duplicate entries.

  2. Incorrect or outdated information.

  3. Exclusion of eligible voters.

  4. All of the above.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Common challenges faced in maintaining accurate electoral rolls include duplicate entries, incorrect or outdated information, and exclusion of eligible voters.

Multiple choice

What measures can be taken to improve the accuracy of electoral rolls?

  1. Regular revision of electoral rolls.

  2. Use of technology for data collection and verification.

  3. Public awareness campaigns to encourage voter registration.

  4. All of the above.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

To improve the accuracy of electoral rolls, regular revision of electoral rolls, use of technology for data collection and verification, and public awareness campaigns to encourage voter registration are important measures.

Multiple choice

What is the significance of electoral rolls in a democratic system?

  1. They ensure the right to vote for all eligible citizens.

  2. They prevent voter fraud and impersonation.

  3. They facilitate the smooth conduct of elections.

  4. All of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Electoral rolls play a significant role in a democratic system by ensuring the right to vote for all eligible citizens, preventing voter fraud and impersonation, and facilitating the smooth conduct of elections.