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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.

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

An election was held in 1969. The member in a constituency resigned in 1971. The election for that constituency was held within 6 months. What is that election called?

  1. General election

  2. By election

  3. Mid-term election

  4. No Name
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

By-elections are elections used to fill elected offices that have become vacant between general elections. These offices become vacant because the incumbent becomes ineligible to continue in office or dies or resigns.

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

Elections are all about ________________.

  1. Campaign

  2. Casting of vote

  3. Political parties

  4. Political competition
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Elections are conducted in democratic polity. The major participants that are political parties compete with each other to get to power by winning people's confidence and to allure them to get majority of votes. It is the healthy political competition that keeps the spirit if democratic nations alive but when it gets to reed the political parties tend to do everything in their power to attract people and get their votes.

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

The first three General Elections in India were dominated by the________.

  1. BJP

  2. Congress

  3. Communist

  4. Janata Dal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
The dominance of the Congress during the period 1952-1962 was very well observed. In the second and the third general elections, held in 1957 and 1962 respectively, Congress maintained the same position in the Lok Sabha by winning three-fourth of the seats. None of the opposition parties could win even one-tenth of the number of seats won by the Congress.
Multiple choice political science the electoral process election in indian democracy how the state government works working of state government

Mark the state where CPI-M enjoys strong support ______________.

  1. Punjab

  2. West Bengal

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Himachal Pradesh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPI-M): Founded in 1964. Believes in Marxism-Leninism. Supports socialism, secularism, and democracy and opposes imperialism and communalism. Accepts democratic elections as a useful and helpful means for securing the objective of socio-economic justice in India. Enjoys strong support in West Bengal, Kerala, and Tripura, especially among the poor, factory workers, farmers, agricultural laborers, and the intelligentsia.
Multiple choice political science the electoral process election in indian democracy how the state government works working of state government

Which of the following parties came to power in Chile in $1970$?

  1. Liberal party

  2. Positive party

  3. Popular party

  4. Popular unity
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Salvador Allende was the founder leader of the Socialist Party of Chile and led the Popular Unity coalition to victory in the presidential election in 1970. After being elected as the President, Allende took several policy decisions to help the poor and the workers.