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Which of the following persons were given voting rights in British India in 1937 elections?
(A) Raj who was 28 years old and not educated.
(B) Ram who was 25 years old and is a graduate.
(C) Sita who was 21 years old and is a tax payer.
(D) John who was 27 years old and is not educated.
(E) Mary who was 25 years old and is not educated.

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  1. Ram, Sita and John

  2. Ram, John

  3. Ram only

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

British India made it mandatory for a person to be educated in order to vote. The voting age was fixed at minimum of 25 years. As Ram is the only person fulfilling both these conditions, he was given voting rights in British India in 1937 elections.

Name the statutory body which is entitled to lay down the procedure for elections _______________.

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  1. Election Commission

  2. Parliament

  3. Electoral college

  4. President

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Important feature of democracy is elections at regular intervals. The Election Commission is regarded as the guardian of elections within our country. It conducts elections of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, state legislative assemblies and the offices of President, Vice President. 


The Election Commission lays down guidelines for the conduct of political parties and candidates during elections. Hence, option A is the correct answer.

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

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  1. Preparation of electoral rolls

  2. Revision of electoral rolls

  3. Making schedule for elections

  4. Selection of candidates for contesting in election

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Correct Option: D
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.

A person was born in 1983. He/she is not eligible to contest for which of the following elections in 2014?

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  1. Lok Sabha

  2. Rajya Sabha

  3. President

  4. Both B and C

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

He/She is 31 years of age in 2014. He/She can contest Lok Sabha elections. However, he/she cannot run for the post of the President or contest the Rajya Sabha elections as the age requirements for these positions is a minimum of 35 years.

Electoral college for the election of the President constitutes ______________________.

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  1. All members of legislative assemblies and both the houses of parliament

  2. Elected members of Legislative Assemblies and both the Houses of the Parliament

  3. Elected members of legislative assemblies

  4. Elected members of both the houses of parliament

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The President is indirectly elected by means of an electoral college. This electoral college consists of the elected members of the Parliament of India and the Legislative Assemblies of the States and the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry.

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

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  1. ACDEB

  2. ACDBE

  3. CDBEA

  4. CDEBA

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Correct Option: A
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.

"Code of conduct" is related to?

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  1. War

  2. Transportation

  3. Cereals

  4. Election

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A code of conduct is a set of rules outlining the responsibilities of or proper practices for an individual,party or orgnaization.It is related to elections.

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

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  1. Polling Agent

  2. Political Worker

  3. Returning Officer

  4. District Officer

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Correct Option: D
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. 

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

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  1. Polling Agent

  2. Political Worker

  3. Returning Officer

  4. District Officer

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Correct Option: D
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. 

The Election Commissioners can be removed by the _______________.

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  1. Attorney General

  2. Chief Justice of India

  3. President

  4. Governor

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Election Commissioners can be removed from their office by the President only on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner of India.