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Election Commission of India and the Election Laws

Description: This quiz focuses on the Election Commission of India and the Election Laws governing the electoral process in India.
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When was the Election Commission of India established?

  1. 1950

  2. 1952

  3. 1956

  4. 1960


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India was established on January 25, 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. S.Y. Quraishi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajiv Kumar is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India, appointed in May 2022.

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

  1. Conducting elections

  2. Registering political parties

  3. Enforcing election laws

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India is responsible for conducting elections, registering political parties, enforcing election laws, and ensuring free and fair elections.

Which law governs the conduct of elections in India?

  1. Representation of the People Act, 1950

  2. Election Laws (Amendment) Act, 2016

  3. The Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The conduct of elections in India is governed by the Representation of the People Act, 1950, the Election Laws (Amendment) Act, 2016, and The Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961.

What is the minimum age requirement for a person to vote in India?

  1. 18 years

  2. 21 years

  3. 25 years

  4. 30 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The minimum age requirement for a person to vote in India is 18 years, as per the Representation of the People Act, 1950.

Which document is required for voter identification in India?

  1. Aadhaar card

  2. Voter ID card

  3. PAN card

  4. Driving license


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Voter ID card is the primary document required for voter identification in India.

What is the symbol of the Election Commission of India?

  1. A hand holding a ballot box

  2. A lotus flower

  3. A rising sun

  4. A lion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The symbol of the Election Commission of India is a hand holding a ballot box.

What is the term of office for the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

  1. 3 years

  2. 5 years

  3. 6 years

  4. 7 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The term of office for the Chief Election Commissioner of India is 6 years.

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

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

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

Which body is responsible for resolving disputes related to elections in India?

  1. Election Commission of India

  2. Supreme Court of India

  3. High Courts

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Disputes related to elections in India can be resolved by the Election Commission of India, the Supreme Court of India, and the High Courts.

What is the maximum number of terms a person can serve as the President of India?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A person can serve as the President of India for a maximum of two terms.

Who is the current President of India?

  1. Ram Nath Kovind

  2. Pratibha Patil

  3. Pranab Mukherjee

  4. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ram Nath Kovind is the current President of India, elected in 2017.

What is the minimum age requirement for a person to become the President of India?

  1. 30 years

  2. 35 years

  3. 40 years

  4. 45 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The minimum age requirement for a person to become the President of India is 35 years.

Which constitutional amendment introduced the office of the Vice President of India?

  1. 1st Amendment

  2. 7th Amendment

  3. 12th Amendment

  4. 24th Amendment


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The 12th Amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the office of the Vice President of India.

Who is the current Vice President of India?

  1. M. Venkaiah Naidu

  2. Hamid Ansari

  3. Mohammad Hamid Ansari

  4. Bhairon Singh Shekhawat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

M. Venkaiah Naidu is the current Vice President of India, elected in 2017.

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