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

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

  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 $30$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The minimum age requirement for a Presidential candidate is 35 years, not 30. The other options (citizen of India, no office of profit, qualified for Lok Sabha) are correct requirements.

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

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

  1. 1945

  2. 1937

  3. 1942

  4. 1939
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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.

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

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

  1. 1872

  2. 1884

  3. 1892

  4. 1909
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
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.

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

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

  1. Employment wages act

  2. Right to information

  3. Private property act

  4. Child labour act
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
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.

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

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

  1. status in society.

  2. economic background.

  3. caste composition.

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

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

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

  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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
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.