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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 the electoral process election in indian democracy how the state government works working of state government

The people of India directly elect their representatives to __________ and _____________.

  1. Rajya Sabha; State Legislative Councils

  2. Lok Sabha; State Legislative Assemblies

  3. Both 'A' and 'B'

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The people of India directly elect their representatives to Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. Every citizen above the age of 18 years is eligible to vote in the election to the lower houses. The members of the upper houses are elected indirectly by proportional representation system by single transferable vote method.

Multiple choice political science the electoral process election in indian democracy how the state government works working of state government

In India, the system of proportional representation is used for:
1. election to the office of the President.
2. election to the office of Vice-President.
3. election of the members of the Rajya Sabha.
4. by elections.

  1. I, II and III

  2. I and II

  3. III and IV

  4. I, II, III and IV
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In India, there are two methods of elections which are territorial representation and system of proportional representation. Proportional representation is further divided into single transferable vote system and list system. Under this system, all sections of people get representation in proportion to their number i.e., even the smallest section of the population get its share of representation in the legislature. The proportional representation by single transferable vote system is adopted for the election of President, Vice- President, and members to the Rajya Sabha.

Multiple choice political science the electoral process election in indian democracy how the state government works working of state government

The elected representatives of the people elect the members of the ______________, both at the Centre as well as the State.

  1. Lower House

  2. Middle House

  3. Upper House

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Rajya Sabha is upper house of the Central legislature. The members of the house are elected indirectly by proportional representation system by single transferable vote method. The representatives of each State and two Union territories are elected by the elected members of the Legislative Assembly of that State and by the members of the Electoral College for that Union Territory, as the case may be.

Multiple choice history post independence constitution and the first general election first general elections india: events after 1960

What was the major problem in first election held in India?

  1. India is partitioned from Pakistan. So refugee people dont have the right to vote.

  2. There were over 173 million voters, most of them poor, illiterate, and rural, and having had no experience of elections.

  3. Both b and d

  4. How people will react to these opportunity.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

There were over 173 million voters, most of them poor, illiterate, and rural, and having had no experience of elections. The big question at the time was how would the people respond to this opportunity.

Multiple choice history post independence constitution and the first general election first general elections india: events after 1960

Organization of the elections was a wondrous task. Explain why?

  1. There was a house-to-house survey to register the voters

  2. With over 70 per cent of the voters being illiterate, the candidates were to be identified by symbols, assigned to each major party and independent candidates, painted on the ballot-boxes

  3. The voters were to place the ballot papers in the box assigned to a particular candidate, and ballot was secret.

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

Organization of the elections was a wondrous task. There was a house-to-house survey to register the voters. With over 70 per cent of the voters being illiterate, the candidates were to be identified by symbols, assigned to each major party and independent candidates, painted on the ballot-boxes (this was later changed to symbols on the ballot papers). The voters were to place the ballot papers in the box assigned to a particular candidate, and ballot was secret. Over 224,000 polling booths, one for almost every 1000 voters, were constructed and equipped with over 21/2 million steel ballot-boxes, one box for every candidate.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

Which of the following condition/conditions must be fulfilled by the NRIs to be eligible to vote in elections in India?
$1.$ They must be physically present in their place of origin to exercise their franchise.
$2.$ NRIs whether they have acquired citizenship of other countries are not eligible to vote.
$3.$ Eligible NRIs have to register by filling up Form 6-A with electoral registration office.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  1. $1, 2$ and $3$
  2. $1$ and $3$
  3. Only $2$
  4. Only $3$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Eligible NRIs must be citizens, register via Form 6-A, and must be physically present in their constituency to vote.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

Representatives of Union Territories in Lok Sabha are chosen by _______.

  1. direct election

  2. indirect election

  3. nomination

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Representatives of Union Territories in the Lok Sabha are chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies, similar to the process in states.

Multiple choice general knowledge introduction to indian polity and governance union territory, reorganisation of the states and citizenship merger of princely states post - independence india

Which of the following condition/conditions must be fulfilled by the NRIs to be eligible to vote in elections in India?
$1$. They must be physically present in their place of origin to exercise their franchise.
$2$. NRIs whether they have acquired citizenship of other countries or not are eligible to vote.
$3$. Eligible NRIs have to register by filling up form $6$-A with electoral registration office.
Select the correct answer using the code given.

  1. $1, 2$ and $3$
  2. $1$ and $3$ only
  3. $2$ only
  4. $3$ only
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

NRIs must be physically present in their constituency to vote (1) and must register using Form 6A (3). Statement 2 is incorrect because NRIs who have acquired foreign citizenship are not eligible to vote in India.

Multiple choice

In cooperative society, the principle followed is:

  1. One share one vote

  2. One man one vote

  3. No vote

  4. Multiple vote
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Cooperative societies operate on the democratic principle of one man one vote, regardless of the amount of capital contributed or the number of shares held by a member.

Multiple choice

The recall

  1. makes elected officials accountable to voters

  2. removes an elected official before their term is up

  3. increased the power of the voter

  4. all of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The recall is a progressive reform that allows voters to remove an elected official from office before their term expires, thereby increasing voter accountability and power.

Multiple choice

The power to decide an election petition is vested in the

  1. Parliament

  2. Supreme Court

  3. High courts

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

Under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the jurisdiction to decide election petitions for both Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections lies with the High Court of the respective state.

Multiple choice civics electoral politics election in indian democracy how the state government works working of state government

Which of the following is not a function of the election commission?

  1. Preparation of electoral rolls

  2. Revision of electoral rolls

  3. Making schedule for elections

  4. Selection of candidates for contesting in election
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

According to the Constitution and The Representation of the People Act, 1951, any Indian citizen can contest from any constituency. The only condition is that he/she should possess qualification for contesting from that constituency i.e. he/she has not been disqualified under Constitution or other laws for contesting the elections.

Multiple choice civics electoral politics election in indian democracy how the state government works working of state government

Arrange the following events relating to the election process in correct chronological order.
(A) Announcing the schedule of elections
(B) Preparation of final list of contestants
(C) Filing of nominations
(D) Withdrawal of nominations
(E) Allotment of symbols to the contestants

  1. ACDEB

  2. ACDBE

  3. CDBEA

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

Elections in India are conducted according to the following procedure:
• Candidates file their nomination papers with the Electoral Commission.
• A list of candidates is published.
• Campaigning ends at 6:00 pm on the second last day before the polling day.
• The polling is held between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm.
• Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are used to prevent election fraud.
• After a citizen votes, his or her left index finger is marked with an indelible ink.

Multiple choice civics electoral politics election in indian democracy how the state government works working of state government

The authority responsible for conducting free and fair elections in any district is ______________.

  1. Polling Agent

  2. Political Worker

  3. Returning Officer

  4. District Officer
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

 The Election Commission of India designates or appoints District Election Officer in Consultation with the State Government whose work is to supervise elections at the district level,he controls  preparation and revision of electoral rolls.