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From the following statements, choose the real challenges to our electoral system.
(i)Candidates and parties with a lot of money are under advantage.
(ii)Candidates with criminal records get elected.
(iii) Some families dominate political parties.
(iv)Smaller parties have no disadvantage.

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  1. All the above

  2. (i) and (ii)

  3. (i), (ii) and (iii)

  4. (iii) and (iv)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Following are the real challenges to our electoral system -:

  • In some parts of the country, candidates with criminal connection have been able to push others out of the electoral race and to secure a ‘ticket’ from major parties. 
  • Some families tend to dominate political parties; tickets are distributed to relatives from these families. 
  • Very often elections offer little choice to ordinary citizens, for both the major parties are quite similar to each other both in policies and practice. 
  • Smaller parties and independent candidates suffer a huge disadvantage compared to bigger parties. 

Which one of the following is a threat for fair elections?

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  1. Campaigning

  2. Rigging

  3. Election commission powers

  4. Political competition

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rigging is the act of dishonestly organising an election to get a particular result. it is an electoral fraud and an interference with the election process. Some other malpractices are:

Inclusion of false names and exclusion of genuine names in the voters’ list;

Misuse of government facilities and officials by the ruling party; 

Excessive use of money by rich candidates and big parties.

What are mid-term elections?

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  1. Elections held to fill a vacancy caused by any reason

  2. Elections held before the expiry of the full term of any house

  3. Elections held after the expiry of the full term of any house

  4. Elections held in the parliament

  5. None of these

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mid term elections are held when legislature is dissolved before the expiry of its full term. Mid term elections are held for all constituencies.
Mid term elections can be held :
(1) When present government is unable to prove its majority in house.
(2) When present government resigns from the house.
(3) When present government is dismissed by the President/Governor.

Identify the year of first General elections held in India with universal adult franchise.

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  1. 1947

  2. 1950

  3. 1956

  4. 1952

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India got independence in 1947 and adopted the constitution in November 1949. After the adoption of the constitution, constituent assembly started to work as an interim government. The interim cabinet was headed by J.L. Nehru. Later, from 25 October 1951 to 21 February 1952 first general elections were held. In this election, Indian National Congress got the victory. J.L. Nehru became the first democratically elected Prime Minister of India.

Ms Sangeeta was born in 1987 she was eligible for which of the following as far as 2011 general elections were concerned?

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  1. Inclusion in electoral list

  2. Filing nomination for contesting for assembly constituency

  3. Filing nomination for contesting for Lok Sabha constituency

  4. All the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

For contesting for Lok Sabha and assembly elections one should not be less than 25 years of age. As Sangeeta was born in 1987 so she is 24 years old for elections held in 2011. So, Sangeeta is eligible only for inclusion of her name in an electoral list.

Which one of these takes part in elections?

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  1. Interest group

  2. Religious group

  3. Political Party

  4. Movement group

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A political party is a group of people who come together to contest elections and hold power in the government.

A person who was not eligible to vote in 1937 provincial elections could cast his vote in 1952 General elections. Identify the person from the following.

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  1. Thomas who was 19 year old and was not educated

  2. Kumar who was 22 year old and was a graduate

  3. Basu who was 24 year old and not educated.

  4. Both (A) and (C)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

General elections are the election in which representatives are elected from different constituencies of the country to represent people in Parliament which held at regular intervals. In India, the general elections held after every Five years. Before 61st amendment to the Constitution the voting age was 21, at present it is 18years. Back in 1937, the voting rights are given discriminately while in Independent India the voting rights are given to all irrespective of status. Hence Basu qualifies the given criteria.

Which of the following are elected by indirect election?

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  1. Members of House of States

  2. Members of House of People

  3. Members of legislative assembly

  4. Both (1) and (3)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indian parliament has two houses.

(1) Lok Sabha :
(a) It is known as the lower house of the parliament.
(b) It is also called the House of People.
(c) For constituting Lok Sabha direct elections are held
(d) It is dissolved after every five years.
(2) Rajya Sabha
(a) It is known as the upper house of the parliament
(b) It is also called House of States.
(c) For constituting Rajya Sabha indirect elections are held.
(d) This is the permanent house of the parliament.

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 election

  2. First elections to provincial councils

  3. First elections to legislative councils

  4. Both (2) and (3)

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In 1892, Indian Council act 1892 was passed by the British parliament. Electoral principles were introduced in India by this act. This act was enacted to make limited and indirect provision for the use of election in filling up some of the non-official seats both for the central and provincial legislative council.

Mr. Rajeev was born in 1962, Which of the following facts were correct regarding his participation in elections?

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  1. He was eligible to vote for municipal elections held in 1980.

  2. He was eligible to vote for Lok Sabha elections held in 1980.

  3. He was not eligible to vote for any election upto 1982.

  4. He was eligible vote for both the election held in 1980.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The voting age in India before 1988 (61st Constitutional Amendment Act) was 21 years. It was however reduced to 18 years in 1988. Hence Mr. Rajeev being less than 21 years of age was not eligible to vote in any election up to 1982.