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Representatives of Union Territories in Lok Sabha are choosen by ________________.

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  1. Direct elections

  2. Indirect elections

  3. Nomination

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D

How many members in the House of the People are chosen by direct election from different constituencies in the States?

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  1. 520

  2. 530

  3. 540

  4. 550

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Correct Option: B

In the context of qualifications of contesting the election of the President, which of the following statement is incorrect.

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  1. He should be citizen of India

  2. He should not hold office of profit

  3. He should be qualified for the election of the House of People

  4. He should be aged $30$

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Correct Option: D

In India, the first general elections were held in this year ___________.

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  1. 1951

  2. 1952

  3. 1950

  4. 1947

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Answer is option  A 1951

The first general elections in India after independence was held from 25 October 1951 to 21 February 1952.

In which year were the last elections held in British India?

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  1. 1945

  2. 1937

  3. 1942

  4. 1939

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

General elections were held in British India in December 1945 to elect members of the Central Legislative Assembly, an equivalent of present-day Lok Sabha, and the Council of State, an equivalent of present-day Rajya Sabha. These were the last general elections in British India; consequent elections were held in 1951 in India and 1970 in Pakistan.

Mention the year of introduction of electoral principle in India __________.

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  1. 1872

  2. 1884

  3. 1892

  4. 1909

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In the year 1892, The Indian Council Act was passed in British India increasing the size of legislative councils. The Act was passed as a result of demands raised by Indian National Congress in the sessions held, which was the admission of the certain number of elected members. This Act marks the beginning of principle of representation by way of indirect election.

In order to ensure transparency, the Government of India has passed _______________.

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  1. Employment wages act

  2. Right to information

  3. Private property act

  4. Child labour act

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The prime purpose behind the passing of the Right to Information Act is to empower citizens of a country, by ensuring full accountability and transparency in work done by the Government. The act was passed with a motto of eradicating corruption and make the democracy work for the betterment of citizens in true sense.

While choosing candidates for elections, parties keep in mind the _____________.

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  1. status in society.

  2. economic background.

  3. caste composition.

  4. health.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

When parties choose candidates in elections, they keep in mind the caste composition of the electorate and nominate candidates from different castes to muster the necessary support to win elections. When governments are formed, political parties usually take care of that representative of different castes and tribes find a place in it.

The year 1892 was associated with which of the following significant events as far as elections in India are concerned?

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  1. Implementation of universal adult franchise in the elections

  2. First elections to provincial councils

  3. First elections to legislative councils

  4. Both B and C

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Councils Act 1892 brought the provision of bringing additional members into the Legislative Council through indirect election. For the first time, the element of an election was introduced into Indian political system. The principle of representation was introduced as universities, district board, municipalities, zamindars and chambers of commerce were empowered to recommend members to provincial councils.

The voting age in Sri lanka is _____________.

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  1. 24 years

  2. 21 years

  3. 18 years

  4. 16 years

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The person in order to be eligible in casting vote should be a SriLankan citizen, with 18 or above years of age and having no disqualification as prescribed in the constitution of the SriLanka