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Eighth General Elections were held in __________.

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  1. 1980

  2. 1984

  3. 1989

  4. 1991

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Eighth General elections were held in the year 1984.

These elections took place immediately after the assassination of Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister.

If the Lok Sabha or the Vidhan Sabha elections are held simultaneously in all the constituencies, then it is called_______________.

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  1. By-election

  2. General election

  3. Mid-term election

  4. None ofthe above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

If the Lok Sabha or the Vidhan Sabha elections are held simultaneously in all the constituencies, then it is called General Elections. Earlier up to 1957 simultaneous elections were held for both the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies. However, on account of early dismissal and mid-term elections, the two gradually separated.

In the general elections to the 15th Lok Sabha the Congress Party secured ____________.

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  1. 110

  2. 206

  3. 112

  4. 122

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The general election to the 15th Lok Sabha brought cheers to the Indian National Congress, when the result of the elections were declared on May16, 2009. The Congress on its own won 206 seats, the BJP secured only 116.

The right to vote in the national elections in India is based on the principle of ________________.

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  1. Restricted franchise

  2. Hereditary previleges

  3. Property qualifications

  4. Universal adult suffrage

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The right to vote in India is based on political equality to all people and is founded on the principle of Universal Adult suffrage that is every citizen who is or above the age of 18 years has the right to vote and each vote has one value irrespective of any division.

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.

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  1. All the above

  2. (i) and (ii)

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

  4. (iii) and (iv)

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Correct Option: C
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. 

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

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  1. Campaigning

  2. Rigging

  3. Election commission powers

  4. Political competition

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Correct Option: B
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.

What are mid-term elections?

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  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

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Correct Option: B
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.

Identify the year of first General elections held in India with universal adult franchise.

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  1. 1947

  2. 1950

  3. 1956

  4. 1952

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India got independence in 1947 and adopted the constitution in November 1949. After the adoption of the constitution, constituent assembly started to work as an interim government. The interim cabinet was headed by J.L. Nehru. Later, from 25 October 1951 to 21 February 1952 first general elections were held. In this election, Indian National Congress got the victory. J.L. Nehru became the first democratically elected Prime Minister of India.

Ms Sangeeta was born in 1987 she was eligible for which of the following as far as 2011 general elections were concerned?

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  1. Inclusion in electoral list

  2. Filing nomination for contesting for assembly constituency

  3. Filing nomination for contesting for Lok Sabha constituency

  4. All the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

For contesting for Lok Sabha and assembly elections one should not be less than 25 years of age. As Sangeeta was born in 1987 so she is 24 years old for elections held in 2011. So, Sangeeta is eligible only for inclusion of her name in an electoral list.

Which one of these takes part in elections?

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  1. Interest group

  2. Religious group

  3. Political Party

  4. Movement group

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A political party is a group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government.