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

Once an election is announced, the ministers are prohibited from taking any new policy decisions or projects which can influence the voters. This restriction is imposed under __________________.

  1. Election law

  2. Model code of conduct

  3. Moral code

  4. The constitutional law
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Announcement of new projects or programme or concessions or financial grants in any form or promises thereof or laying of foundation stones, etc., which have the effect of influencing the voters in favour of the party in power is prohibited. The coming into force of the Model Code of Conduct cannot be given as an excuse for not commissioning such schemes or allowing them to remain idle.

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

What is envisaged in the Representation of People's Act?

  1. The procedure for elections

  2. The lists of registered voters in each constituency

  3. The list of recognized political parties

  4. All of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The representation of peoples' act 1952 describes the procedure for elections of the houses of the parliament and to the house or houses of the state legislature. Along with this, it describes the qualifications and disqualifications of the members of the houses and corrupt practices with the elections.

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

What is meant by the term 'constituency'?

  1. Place where the copy of constitution is kept

  2. A particular area from where voters elect a representative to the Lok Sabha/Vidhan Sabha.

  3. A body of voters

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The elections are held by dividing the whole country or a State into a number of representative areas called constituencies. Thus, a constituency is a fixed area with a body of voters or residents with strong voting rights. There are separate constituencies each for Assembly elections and Parliamentary elections. 

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

What are the details the candidates have to give in the legal declaration before contesting the elections?

  1. Serious criminal cases pending against them.

  2. Details of assets and liabilities of the candidate and his or her family.

  3. Educational qualification of the candidate.

  4. All of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Every person who wishes to contest an election has to fill a nomination form and give some money as security deposit. Recently, a new system of declaration has been introduced on direction from the Supreme Court. Every candidate has to make a legal declaration, giving full details of:

  1. Serious criminal cases pending against the candidate
  2. Details of the assets and liabilities of the candidate and his or her family
  3. Educational qualifications of the candidate.

This information has to be made public. This provides an opportunity to the voters to make their decision on the basis of the information provided by the candidates. Educational qualifications are not necessary for the candidates.

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

Which of the options below is the demerit of the electoral competition?

  1. Creates a sense of factionalism

  2. Parties use dirty tricks to win elections

  3. Parties respect each other

  4. Both (a) and (b)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

An electoral competition also has many demerits. It creates a sense of disunity and factionalism in every locality. Different political parties and leaders often level allegations against one another. Parties and candidates often use dirty tricks to win elections. Some people say that this pressure to win electoral fights does not allow sensible long term policies to be formulated. Some good people who may wish to serve the country do not enter this arena because of this unhealthy competition.

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Democracy is a form of government in which the ___________ in who should hold power and how the power should be used.

  1. People have a say

  2. People have no say

  3. People are ignorant

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Democracy is a system in which the citizens elect their representatives who rule them. The ultimate power in a democracy lies with the people. Hence, it can be said that democracy is a form of government in which the people have a say in who should hold power and how the power should be used.

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In India, every citizen above the age of __________ is entitled to vote.

  1. 25

  2. 21

  3. 18

  4. 16
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In India, there is universal adult suffrage which means that every adult above the age of 18 years is eligible to vote in an election. It enables every adult citizen of the country to participate in the process of government formation. Elections are conducted by a constitutional body named Election Commission.

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

The election to the Rajya Sabha and the State Legislative Councils are held __________.

  1. Directly

  2. Indirectly

  3. Referendum

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Rajya Sabha and State Legislative Councils are upper houses of the Central and state legislature respectively. The members of both houses are elected indirectly by single transferable vote method. They are elected for a term of 6 yrs and one-third of members retire every two years.