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

What are the details the candidates have to give in the legal declaration before contesting the elections?

  1. Serious criminal cases pending against them.

  2. Details of assets and liabilities of the candidate and his or her family.

  3. Educational qualification of the candidate.

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

Every person who wishes to contest an election has to fill a nomination form and give some money as security deposit. Recently, a new system of declaration has been introduced on direction from the Supreme Court. Every candidate has to make a legal declaration, giving full details of:

  1. Serious criminal cases pending against the candidate
  2. Details of the assets and liabilities of the candidate and his or her family
  3. Educational qualifications of the candidate.

This information has to be made public. This provides an opportunity to the voters to make their decision on the basis of the information provided by the candidates. Educational qualifications are not necessary for the candidates.

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

Which of the options below is the demerit of the electoral competition?

  1. Creates a sense of factionalism

  2. Parties use dirty tricks to win elections

  3. Parties respect each other

  4. Both (a) and (b)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

An electoral competition also has many demerits. It creates a sense of disunity and factionalism in every locality. Different political parties and leaders often level allegations against one another. Parties and candidates often use dirty tricks to win elections. Some people say that this pressure to win electoral fights does not allow sensible long term policies to be formulated. Some good people who may wish to serve the country do not enter this arena because of this unhealthy competition.

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

Democracy is a form of government in which the ___________ in who should hold power and how the power should be used.

  1. People have a say

  2. People have no say

  3. People are ignorant

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

Democracy is a system in which the citizens elect their representatives who rule them. The ultimate power in a democracy lies with the people. Hence, it can be said that democracy is a form of government in which the people have a say in who should hold power and how the power should be used.

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

In India, every citizen above the age of __________ is entitled to vote.

  1. 25

  2. 21

  3. 18

  4. 16
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In India, there is universal adult suffrage which means that every adult above the age of 18 years is eligible to vote in an election. It enables every adult citizen of the country to participate in the process of government formation. Elections are conducted by a constitutional body named Election Commission.

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

The election to the Rajya Sabha and the State Legislative Councils are held __________.

  1. Directly

  2. Indirectly

  3. Referendum

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

Rajya Sabha and State Legislative Councils are upper houses of the Central and state legislature respectively. The members of both houses are elected indirectly by single transferable vote method. They are elected for a term of 6 yrs and one-third of members retire every two years.

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

Political equality can be identified with _______.

  1. Right to get admission in any school

  2. Principle of one person one vote

  3. Right to enter any religious worship place

  4. Above all
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Political equality refers to a situation where all citizens of a particular country are free to exercise their political freedom through the voting process. It is a principle of one person one vote where each person has equal right to vote for their representative and equally be a part of the system.

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

Which of the following is incorrect:

  1. A person who is a minister in the Union Government or the State Government, is not qualified to be returned to the Parliament

  2. A person who is declared to be of unsound mind by the Competent Court, cannot seek election to Parliament

  3. A person who is an undischarged insolvent, is disqualified from seeking election to either House of Parliament or State Legislature

  4. A person who holds an office of profit under the Government of India or under State Government is not entitled to seek election to any House of Parliament or State Legislature
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Option A is incorrect because a minister in the Union or State government is not disqualified from being a member of Parliament; in fact, they are usually required to be members.