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Which articles of the Indian Constitution made the provisions regarding electoral system of the country?

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  1. Articles 324 to 329

  2. Articles 224 to 232

  3. Articles 24 to 29

  4. Articles 310 to 320

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Laws pertaining to the elections in India are contained in Part XV of the Indian Constitution. The provisions mentioned in the Articles (324 to 329) cover all aspects of conducting elections starting from inclusion of names in electoral roll to formulation of laws pertaining to elections.

By whom was the Mandal Commission headed?

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  1. V.P. Singh

  2. Janata Dal

  3. B.P. Mandal

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C

Election Commission head office is situated at ___________.

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  1. Chennai

  2. Mumbai

  3. Mradabad

  4. New Delhi

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering election  processes in India. The body administers elections to the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, state Legislative Assemblies in India, and the offices of the President and Vice President in the country.  The Commission is served by its Secretariat located in New Delhi.

The status of Election Commissioner is equivalent to that of the __________.

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  1. High Court Judge

  2. Supreme Court Judge

  3. District Court Judge

  4. Magistrate

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Election Commission is a constitutional body created on  ‎25 January 1950 as per Article 324 of the Constitution which is responsible for conducting free and fair elections to various posts in the country. It currently consists of Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners. They enjoy the same status and receive salary and perks as available to Judges of the Supreme Court of India.

Election Commission of India is situated at ___________.

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  1. Chennai

  2. Mumbai

  3. Moradabad

  4. New Delhi

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Election Commission of India is a constitutionally mandated body that was established in 1950 to foster the democratic process in India. It has its headquarters in New Delhi. It consists of three members, namely:  the Chief Election Commissioner and two Other Commissioners who are appointed by the Indian President for a term of 6 years and who cannot be dismissed from office accepted by parliamentary impeachment.
The body administers elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies in India, and the offices of President and Vice President in the Country.

During their 6 years' tenure as Election Commissioners, they have to vacate office _____________.

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  1. If they attain the age of 58 years

  2. If they attain the age of 60 years

  3. If they attain the age of 65 years

  4. If they attain the age of 70 years

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Article 324 of the Indian constitution provides for the Election commission and its composition. It currently consists of Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners. The President appoints Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. They have a tenure of six years, or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

Who appoints the Regional Election Commissioners?

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  1. The President

  2. The Prime Minister

  3. The Governor

  4. The Chief Minister

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Correct Option: A
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The President appoints regional commissioners after consultation with the election commission to assist the election commission. The conditions of service and tenure of office also shall be determined by the President. They are appointed to assist the Chief Election Commissioner in the performance of his duties.

The Election Commission is a ____________.

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  1. Constitutional body

  2. Non-constitutional body

  3. Autonomous body

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Election Commission is a constitutional body created on  ‎25 January 1950 as per Article 324.of the Constitution. It is responsible for conducting free and fair elections to various posts in the country. The headquarters of Election Commission is situated in New Delhi.

Who grants recognition to the political parties?

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  1. The people

  2. Election Commission

  3. President

  4. Cabinet Minister

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Article 324 of the Indian constitution provides for the Election commission and its composition. Political parties are registered with the Election Commission under the law.Political Parties so registered with it are granted recognition at the State and National levels by the Election Commission on the basis of their poll performance at general elections according to criteria prescribed by it.

Article 324, Clauses 1 to 6 of the Indian Constitution deal with the composition of the __________.

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  1. NITI Aayog

  2. Planning Commission

  3. Election Commission

  4. National Human Rights Commission

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Article 324, Clauses 1 to 6 of the Indian Constitution deal with the composition of the Election Commission. It is a constitutional body responsible for conducting free and fair elections to various posts in the country. This Article says that the election commission in India shall consist of a Chief Election Commissioner and such other Commissioners as the President may from time to time fix.