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Election Commission of India and the Supreme Court of India

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When was the Election Commission of India established?

  1. 1950

  2. 1952

  3. 1954

  4. 1956


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India was established in 1950 under Article 324 of the Indian Constitution.

Who is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India?

  1. Rajiv Kumar

  2. Nasim Zaidi

  3. O. P. Rawat

  4. A. K. Joti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajiv Kumar is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India.

How many members are there in the Election Commission of India?

  1. 2

  2. 3

  3. 4

  4. 5


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India consists of three members: the Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners.

What is the primary function of the Election Commission of India?

  1. To conduct elections to the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

  2. To conduct elections to the State Legislative Assemblies and Legislative Councils

  3. To conduct elections to the Panchayats and Municipalities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India is responsible for conducting elections to the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, Legislative Councils, Panchayats, and Municipalities.

Which court has the power to interpret the Constitution of India?

  1. Supreme Court of India

  2. High Courts

  3. District Courts

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India is the highest court in the country and has the power to interpret the Constitution of India.

Who is the current Chief Justice of India?

  1. N. V. Ramana

  2. S. A. Bobde

  3. Sharad A. Bobde

  4. Dipak Misra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

N. V. Ramana is the current Chief Justice of India.

How many judges are there in the Supreme Court of India?

  1. 25

  2. 30

  3. 34

  4. 36


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India consists of 34 judges, including the Chief Justice of India.

What is the primary function of the Supreme Court of India?

  1. To interpret the Constitution of India

  2. To hear appeals from the High Courts

  3. To decide on the validity of laws passed by the Parliament and State Legislatures

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India has the power to interpret the Constitution of India, hear appeals from the High Courts, and decide on the validity of laws passed by the Parliament and State Legislatures.

Which court has the power to review the decisions of the Election Commission of India?

  1. Supreme Court of India

  2. High Courts

  3. District Courts

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India has the power to review the decisions of the Election Commission of India.

Which case did the Supreme Court of India decide that the Election Commission of India has the power to disqualify candidates from contesting elections?

  1. Mohinder Singh Gill v. Chief Election Commissioner of India

  2. R. K. Garg v. Union of India

  3. Subramaniam Swamy v. Election Commission of India

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the case of Mohinder Singh Gill v. Chief Election Commissioner of India, the Supreme Court of India decided that the Election Commission of India has the power to disqualify candidates from contesting elections.

Which case did the Supreme Court of India decide that the Election Commission of India has the power to countermand elections?

  1. Mohinder Singh Gill v. Chief Election Commissioner of India

  2. R. K. Garg v. Union of India

  3. Subramaniam Swamy v. Election Commission of India

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the case of R. K. Garg v. Union of India, the Supreme Court of India decided that the Election Commission of India has the power to countermand elections.

Which case did the Supreme Court of India decide that the Election Commission of India has the power to postpone elections?

  1. Mohinder Singh Gill v. Chief Election Commissioner of India

  2. R. K. Garg v. Union of India

  3. Subramaniam Swamy v. Election Commission of India

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In the case of Subramaniam Swamy v. Election Commission of India, the Supreme Court of India decided that the Election Commission of India has the power to postpone elections.

Which case did the Supreme Court of India decide that the Election Commission of India has the power to order re-polling?

  1. Mohinder Singh Gill v. Chief Election Commissioner of India

  2. R. K. Garg v. Union of India

  3. Subramaniam Swamy v. Election Commission of India

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the case of Mohinder Singh Gill v. Chief Election Commissioner of India, the Supreme Court of India decided that the Election Commission of India has the power to order re-polling.

Which case did the Supreme Court of India decide that the Election Commission of India has the power to declare elections void?

  1. Mohinder Singh Gill v. Chief Election Commissioner of India

  2. R. K. Garg v. Union of India

  3. Subramaniam Swamy v. Election Commission of India

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the case of R. K. Garg v. Union of India, the Supreme Court of India decided that the Election Commission of India has the power to declare elections void.

Which case did the Supreme Court of India decide that the Election Commission of India has the power to issue guidelines for the conduct of elections?

  1. Mohinder Singh Gill v. Chief Election Commissioner of India

  2. R. K. Garg v. Union of India

  3. Subramaniam Swamy v. Election Commission of India

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In the case of Subramaniam Swamy v. Election Commission of India, the Supreme Court of India decided that the Election Commission of India has the power to issue guidelines for the conduct of elections.

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