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Electoral Politics (Class IX)

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Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

  1. The Prime Minister of India

  2. The President of India

  3. The Chief Justice of India

  4. The Attorney General

  5. The Speaker of Rajya Sabha

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is the correct answer as the President of India appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India.

How many parliamentary constituencies are there in India?

  1. 243

  2. 353

  3. 435

  4. 543

  5. 623

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This is the correct answer. The Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India, is made up of Members of Parliament (MPs). Each represents a single geographic constituency. There are currently 543 constituencies.

Which of the following states has the largest legislative assembly in India?

  1. Delhi

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra

  5. Bihar

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is the correct answer. The state of Uttar Pradesh has the largest legislative assembly in India. It consists of 403 elected members and one nominated Anglo-Indian member.

Which of the following is/are correct about the tenure of Election Commissioner of India?

a. The Election Commissioner is appointed every time a new election takes place. b. The Election Commissioner is appointed for six years. c. The Election Commissioner retires at the age of 65 years.

  1. a and c

  2. b and c

  3. a only

  4. b only

  5. c only

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is the correct answer. The Election Commissioner of India has a tenure of six years, or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

Which of the following is not included in the election process in India?

  1. Nomination of candidate

  2. Canvassing

  3. Voting

  4. Booth capturing

  5. Counting of votes

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This is not a part of the election process and is illegal in India.

Which of the following is/are the directly elected house(s)?

a. Rajya Sabha b. Lok Sabha c. Vidhan Parishad

  1. a only

  2. b only

  3. c only

  4. a and c

  5. a, b and c

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

This is the correct answer. The MPs of Lok Sabha are directly elected by the Indian public voting in single member districts.

Which of the following is correct about an electoral roll?

  1. It is a list of those who are contesting elections.

  2. It is a list of parties contesting elections.

  3. It is a list of polling officials.

  4. It is a list of those who are eligible to vote.

  5. It is a list of party workers.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This is the correct answer. It is an official list of the people in a district who are entitled or eligible to vote in an election.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

a. All citizens above the age of 18 years can vote in India. b. Some criminals and persons of unsound mind can be denied the right to vote in rare situations. c. Every citizen is responsible for getting registered in the voters list.

  1. a only

  2. b only

  3. c only

  4. a and b

  5. a, b and c

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This is the correct answer as both statements are correct. All citizens above the age of 18 years can vote in India. Some criminals and persons of unsound mind can be denied the right to vote in rare situations.

In which of the following cases are by-elections held in a constituency?

a. To fill a seat in the Upper House b. To fill a vacancy caused by the death of a member c. To fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of a member

  1. a only

  2. b only

  3. c only

  4. b and c

  5. None of these

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This is correct. By-elections can be held in a constituency to fill a vacancy caused by death or resignation of a member.

Which of the following is incorrect?

  1. The Election Commission conducts the elections for parliament and assemblies.

  2. The Election Commission directs and controls preparation of electoral rolls.

  3. The Election Commission decides the names of the candidates.

  4. The Election Commission fixes the election dates.

  5. The Election Commission does the scrutiny of the nomination papers.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is an incorrect statement and hence, the correct answer option. The political parties decide the names of the candidates.

Which of the following is/are the purpose(s) of reserved constituencies?

a. Proper representation of weaker sections of the society b. To promote free and fair elections c. To provide the fundamental right of socialism

  1. a only

  2. b only

  3. c only

  4. a and b

  5. a, b and c

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is the correct answer as the reserved constituencies promote proper representation of weaker sections of the society.

Which of the following tells the people about the policy and aims of a political party that is contesting?

  1. Code of conduct

  2. Electoral roll

  3. Election manifesto

  4. Voter identification card

  5. Affidavit

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is the correct answer as an election manifesto tells the people about the policy and aims of a political party that is contesting the elections.

Which of the following reflects the weakness of India's electoral system?

  1. The Lok Sabha has always had less than 10 percent women members.

  2. The Election Commission does not take advice from the government as to when to hold the elections.

  3. The Lok Sabha has many members who have no assets to speak of.

  4. The Election Commission uses electronic voting machines.

  5. The chief minister's reaction to losing the elections is 'I respect the people's verdict'.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

This is the correct answer as the women are not equally represented in the Parliament. However, now reservations are being made for women's participation.

The Legal Declaration of a candidate does not include which of the following?

  1. Party name

  2. Educational qualifications of the candidate

  3. Details of assets and liabilities of the candidate

  4. Details of political experience

  5. Serious criminal cases pending against the candidate

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This is the correct answer as the affidavit or the Legal Declaration does not require any details about the candidates' experience as a political leader.

Which of the following are allowed while carrying out an election campaign?

a. Using TV channels to advertise about the party and the candidate b. Holding rallies and public speeches c. Canvassing door to door d. Giving money to voters to vote in someone's favour

  1. a and b

  2. b and c

  3. a and d

  4. a, b and c

  5. b, c and d

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This is the correct answer as a candidate can use TV, rallies, speeches and door to door canvassing during an election campaign.

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