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Multiple choice civics electoral politics election in indian democracy how the state government works working of state government

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

  1. Election Commission

  2. Parliament

  3. Electoral college

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

Multiple choice civics electoral politics election in indian democracy how the state government works working of state government

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

  1. Preparation of electoral rolls

  2. Revision of electoral rolls

  3. Making schedule for elections

  4. Selection of candidates for contesting in election
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice civics electoral politics election in indian democracy how the state government works working of state government

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

  1. Lok Sabha

  2. Rajya Sabha

  3. President

  4. Both B and C
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice civics electoral politics election in indian democracy how the state government works working of state government

Electoral college for the election of the President constitutes ______________________.

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

Multiple choice civics electoral politics election in indian democracy how the state government works working of state government

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

  1. ACDEB

  2. ACDBE

  3. CDBEA

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

Multiple choice civics electoral politics election in indian democracy how the state government works working of state government

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

  1. Polling Agent

  2. Political Worker

  3. Returning Officer

  4. District Officer
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
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. 

Multiple choice civics electoral politics election in indian democracy how the state government works working of state government

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

  1. Polling Agent

  2. Political Worker

  3. Returning Officer

  4. District Officer
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
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.