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Election Law: Co-operative Society Elections

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What is the minimum age requirement for a member to be eligible to vote in a co-operative society election?

  1. 16 years

  2. 18 years

  3. 21 years

  4. 25 years

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912, a member must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible to vote in a co-operative society election.

Who is responsible for conducting co-operative society elections?

  1. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies

  2. The Election Commission of India

  3. The State Election Commission

  4. The District Magistrate

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Registrar of Co-operative Societies is responsible for conducting co-operative society elections under the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912.

What is the term of office for a member of a co-operative society's governing body?

  1. 2 years

  2. 3 years

  3. 4 years

  4. 5 years

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The term of office for a member of a co-operative society's governing body is 3 years, as per the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912.

What is the procedure for nominating candidates for a co-operative society election?

  1. Nomination papers must be filed with the Registrar of Co-operative Societies

  2. Nomination papers must be filed with the Election Commission of India

  3. Nomination papers must be filed with the State Election Commission

  4. Nomination papers must be filed with the District Magistrate

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nomination papers for a co-operative society election must be filed with the Registrar of Co-operative Societies, as per the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912.

What is the procedure for voting in a co-operative society election?

  1. Voters must cast their vote in person at a polling station

  2. Voters can cast their vote by post

  3. Voters can cast their vote online

  4. Voters can cast their vote by proxy

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In a co-operative society election, voters must cast their vote in person at a polling station, as per the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912.

What is the procedure for counting votes in a co-operative society election?

  1. Votes are counted manually by the Registrar of Co-operative Societies

  2. Votes are counted electronically by the Election Commission of India

  3. Votes are counted manually by the State Election Commission

  4. Votes are counted manually by the District Magistrate

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Votes in a co-operative society election are counted manually by the Registrar of Co-operative Societies, as per the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912.

What is the procedure for declaring the results of a co-operative society election?

  1. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies declares the results

  2. The Election Commission of India declares the results

  3. The State Election Commission declares the results

  4. The District Magistrate declares the results

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Registrar of Co-operative Societies declares the results of a co-operative society election, as per the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912.

What is the procedure for challenging the results of a co-operative society election?

  1. An election petition can be filed with the Registrar of Co-operative Societies

  2. An election petition can be filed with the Election Commission of India

  3. An election petition can be filed with the State Election Commission

  4. An election petition can be filed with the District Magistrate

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An election petition challenging the results of a co-operative society election can be filed with the Registrar of Co-operative Societies, as per the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912.

What is the procedure for resolving disputes related to co-operative society elections?

  1. Disputes are resolved by the Registrar of Co-operative Societies

  2. Disputes are resolved by the Election Commission of India

  3. Disputes are resolved by the State Election Commission

  4. Disputes are resolved by the District Magistrate

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Disputes related to co-operative society elections are resolved by the Registrar of Co-operative Societies, as per the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912.

What is the procedure for appealing against the decision of the Registrar of Co-operative Societies in an election dispute?

  1. An appeal can be filed with the State Election Commission

  2. An appeal can be filed with the Election Commission of India

  3. An appeal can be filed with the High Court

  4. An appeal can be filed with the Supreme Court

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

An appeal against the decision of the Registrar of Co-operative Societies in an election dispute can be filed with the High Court, as per the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912.

What is the procedure for conducting a by-election to fill a vacancy in the governing body of a co-operative society?

  1. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies conducts the by-election

  2. The Election Commission of India conducts the by-election

  3. The State Election Commission conducts the by-election

  4. The District Magistrate conducts the by-election

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A by-election to fill a vacancy in the governing body of a co-operative society is conducted by the Registrar of Co-operative Societies, as per the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912.

What is the procedure for amending the bye-laws of a co-operative society?

  1. The bye-laws can be amended by a resolution passed by a majority of the members at a general meeting

  2. The bye-laws can be amended by a resolution passed by a majority of the members of the governing body

  3. The bye-laws can be amended by a resolution passed by a majority of the members of the executive committee

  4. The bye-laws can be amended by a resolution passed by a majority of the members of the audit committee

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The bye-laws of a co-operative society can be amended by a resolution passed by a majority of the members at a general meeting, as per the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912.

What is the procedure for dissolving a co-operative society?

  1. The society can be dissolved by a resolution passed by a majority of the members at a general meeting

  2. The society can be dissolved by a resolution passed by a majority of the members of the governing body

  3. The society can be dissolved by a resolution passed by a majority of the members of the executive committee

  4. The society can be dissolved by a resolution passed by a majority of the members of the audit committee

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A co-operative society can be dissolved by a resolution passed by a majority of the members at a general meeting, as per the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912.

What is the procedure for liquidating the assets of a co-operative society that is being dissolved?

  1. The assets are liquidated by the Registrar of Co-operative Societies

  2. The assets are liquidated by the Election Commission of India

  3. The assets are liquidated by the State Election Commission

  4. The assets are liquidated by the District Magistrate

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The assets of a co-operative society that is being dissolved are liquidated by the Registrar of Co-operative Societies, as per the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912.

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