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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
What are mid-term elections?
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Elections held to fill a vacancy caused by any reason
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Elections held before the expiry of the full term of any house
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Elections held after the expiry of the full term of any house
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Elections held in the parliament
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None of these
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.
Which one of these takes part in elections?
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Interest group
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Religious group
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Political Party
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Movement group
C
Correct answer
Explanation
A political party is a group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government.
What makes an election democratic?
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Right to choose
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Freedom of choice
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Free and fair elections
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All the above
D
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Explanation
A democratic election requires that voters have a genuine right to choose, freedom of choice, and that the process is conducted in a free and fair manner.
Voters' list is also known as ____________.
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Ticket
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Nomination form
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Electoral roll
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None of the above
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The official list of all persons eligible to vote in an election is formally referred to as the electoral roll or the voters' list.
In which year the first Indian general election for the Lok Sabha was held?
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1948-49
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1949-50
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1950-51
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1951-52
D
Correct answer
Explanation
- India's first general elections, that elected the First Lok Sabha, were conducted in 1951-52.
- The Indian National congress (INC) won the elections and Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru became the first democratically elected Prime Minister of India.
When was the Election Commission of India established?
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The Election Commission of India was established on January 25, 1950, under Article 324 of the Indian Constitution.
What is the process of delimitation of constituencies?
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Dividing a state into smaller electoral districts
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Redistributing seats among states based on population
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Both of the above
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None of the above
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Delimitation of constituencies involves dividing a state into smaller electoral districts and redistributing seats among states based on population.
What is the process for online voter registration in India?
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Visit the National Voter's Service Portal
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Download the Voter Helpline App
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Send an SMS to 1950
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Call the toll-free number 1800-11-1950
A
Correct answer
Explanation
To register as a voter online in India, one needs to visit the National Voter's Service Portal.
What is the name of the mobile application launched by the Election Commission of India for voter registration?
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Voter Helpline App
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Electoral Roll App
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Voter ID App
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Election Commission App
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Election Commission of India has launched the Voter Helpline App for voter registration and other election-related services.
Which toll-free number can be used for voter registration-related queries in India?
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1800-11-1950
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1950
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1800-20-1950
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1951
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The toll-free number 1800-11-1950 can be used for voter registration-related queries in India.
What is the name of the special campaign launched by the Election Commission of India to encourage voter registration among young voters?
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Youth Voter Registration Campaign
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Young Voter Enrolment Drive
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Youth Voter Awareness Campaign
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Youth Voter Participation Campaign
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Election Commission of India has launched the Youth Voter Registration Campaign to encourage voter registration among young voters.
Which of the following is NOT a document that can be used as proof of residence for voter registration in India?
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Electricity Bill
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Water Bill
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Telephone Bill
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Aadhaar Card
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Aadhaar Card is not a document that can be used as proof of residence for voter registration in India.
What is the name of the mobile application launched by the Election Commission of India for voter registration and other election-related services?
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Voter Helpline App
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Electoral Roll App
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Voter ID App
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Election Commission App
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The Election Commission of India has launched the Voter Helpline App for voter registration and other election-related services.
What is the process of enrolling as a voter called?
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Electoral registration.
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Voter registration.
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Electoral enrollment.
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Voter enrollment.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The process of enrolling as a voter is commonly referred to as voter registration.
Which document is required as proof of identity during voter registration in India?
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Aadhaar card.
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PAN card.
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Driving license.
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Any of the above.
D
Correct answer
Explanation
In India, any of the following documents can be used as proof of identity during voter registration: Aadhaar card, PAN card, driving license, or other specified documents.