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Which of the following is NOT a type of election held in India?

  1. Lok Sabha elections

  2. Rajya Sabha elections

  3. Vidhan Sabha elections

  4. Panchayat elections

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rajya Sabha elections are not held directly by the people of India. Instead, they are elected by the members of the state legislative assemblies.

Who is responsible for conducting elections in India?

  1. Election Commission of India

  2. President of India

  3. Prime Minister of India

  4. Chief Election Commissioner

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional body responsible for conducting free and fair elections in India.

What is the minimum age to vote in India?

  1. 18 years

  2. 21 years

  3. 25 years

  4. 30 years

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The minimum age to vote in India is 18 years.

Which of the following is NOT a method of voting in India?

  1. Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)

  2. Postal ballots

  3. Proxy voting

  4. Online voting

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Online voting is not a method of voting in India.

What is the term of office for a member of the Lok Sabha?

  1. 5 years

  2. 6 years

  3. 7 years

  4. 8 years

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term of office for a member of the Lok Sabha is 5 years.

What is the term of office for a member of the Rajya Sabha?

  1. 6 years

  2. 7 years

  3. 8 years

  4. 9 years

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term of office for a member of the Rajya Sabha is 6 years.

Which of the following is NOT a qualification for becoming a member of the Lok Sabha?

  1. Must be a citizen of India

  2. Must be at least 25 years of age

  3. Must be a registered voter

  4. Must have a college degree

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There is no requirement for a college degree to become a member of the Lok Sabha.

Which of the following is NOT a qualification for becoming a member of the Rajya Sabha?

  1. Must be a citizen of India

  2. Must be at least 30 years of age

  3. Must be a registered voter

  4. Must have a college degree

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There is no requirement for a college degree to become a member of the Rajya Sabha.

What is the name of the electoral system used in India?

  1. First-past-the-post

  2. Proportional representation

  3. Single transferable vote

  4. Mixed-member proportional representation

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The electoral system used in India is first-past-the-post, also known as the simple majority system.

How many Lok Sabha constituencies are there in India?

  1. 543

  2. 545

  3. 547

  4. 549

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are 543 Lok Sabha constituencies in India.

How many Rajya Sabha seats are there in India?

  1. 245

  2. 250

  3. 255

  4. 260

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

There are 245 Rajya Sabha seats in India.

Which of the following is NOT a national political party in India?

  1. Indian National Congress

  2. Bharatiya Janata Party

  3. Communist Party of India (Marxist)

  4. Aam Aadmi Party

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aam Aadmi Party is a regional political party based in Delhi.

Which of the following is NOT a regional political party in India?

  1. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

  2. Telugu Desam Party

  3. Shiv Sena

  4. Trinamool Congress

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Shiv Sena is a regional political party based in Maharashtra.

Which of the following is NOT a state in India?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Telangana

  3. Karnataka

  4. Maharashtra

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Maharashtra is not a state in India.

Which of the following is NOT a union territory in India?

  1. Delhi

  2. Puducherry

  3. Chandigarh

  4. Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu is not a union territory in India.

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