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Election Law: Constitutional Provisions

Description: This quiz covers the constitutional provisions related to election law in India.
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Which constitutional amendment act introduced the right to vote for citizens of India?

  1. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976

  2. 61st Amendment Act, 1989

  3. 73rd Amendment Act, 1992

  4. 86th Amendment Act, 2002


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 61st Amendment Act, 1989, lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years, granting the right to vote to all citizens of India who are 18 years of age or older.

Under which article of the Indian Constitution is the Election Commission of India established?

  1. Article 324

  2. Article 325

  3. Article 326

  4. Article 327


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 324 of the Indian Constitution establishes the Election Commission of India as an independent body responsible for conducting free and fair elections to the Parliament and State Legislatures.

Which constitutional amendment act provided for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies?

  1. 8th Amendment Act, 1959

  2. 23rd Amendment Act, 1969

  3. 45th Amendment Act, 1984

  4. 65th Amendment Act, 1990


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 23rd Amendment Act, 1969, amended Article 330 and 332 of the Constitution to provide for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.

What is the maximum term for which a President of India can hold office?

  1. 5 years

  2. 7 years

  3. 10 years

  4. 12 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Article 56 of the Indian Constitution, the President of India holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he/she enters upon his/her office.

Which constitutional amendment act introduced the concept of 'NOTA' (None of the Above) in electronic voting machines?

  1. 49th Amendment Act, 1984

  2. 56th Amendment Act, 1988

  3. 73rd Amendment Act, 1992

  4. 91st Amendment Act, 2003


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The 91st Amendment Act, 2003, amended the Representation of the People Act, 1951, to introduce the concept of 'NOTA' (None of the Above) in electronic voting machines, allowing voters to express their disapproval of all candidates in a constituency.

Under which article of the Indian Constitution is the office of the Prime Minister established?

  1. Article 74

  2. Article 75

  3. Article 76

  4. Article 77


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Article 75 of the Indian Constitution establishes the office of the Prime Minister, who is the head of the Council of Ministers and is responsible for advising the President on matters of governance.

Which constitutional amendment act introduced the concept of 'anti-defection' law in India?

  1. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976

  2. 52nd Amendment Act, 1985

  3. 61st Amendment Act, 1989

  4. 73rd Amendment Act, 1992


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 52nd Amendment Act, 1985, introduced the concept of 'anti-defection' law in India by amending the Constitution to provide for the disqualification of members of Parliament and State Legislatures who defect from their political parties.

What is the minimum age requirement for a person to be eligible to contest elections to the Lok Sabha?

  1. 18 years

  2. 21 years

  3. 25 years

  4. 30 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to Article 84 of the Indian Constitution, a person must be at least 25 years of age to be eligible to contest elections to the Lok Sabha.

Which constitutional amendment act introduced the provision for the election of the President and Vice President of India through an electoral college?

  1. 11th Amendment Act, 1961

  2. 38th Amendment Act, 1975

  3. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976

  4. 61st Amendment Act, 1989


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 11th Amendment Act, 1961, amended Article 54 and 66 of the Constitution to introduce the provision for the election of the President and Vice President of India through an electoral college consisting of elected members of Parliament and State Legislatures.

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:

According to Article 56(1) of the Indian Constitution, a person can serve as the President of India for a maximum of two terms.

Which constitutional amendment act introduced the provision for the election of members of the Rajya Sabha by proportional representation through the single transferable vote system?

  1. 24th Amendment Act, 1971

  2. 38th Amendment Act, 1975

  3. 42nd Amendment Act, 1976

  4. 61st Amendment Act, 1989


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 24th Amendment Act, 1971, amended Article 80 of the Constitution to introduce the provision for the election of members of the Rajya Sabha by proportional representation through the single transferable vote system.

Under which article of the Indian Constitution is the office of the Vice President established?

  1. Article 63

  2. Article 64

  3. Article 65

  4. Article 66


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 63 of the Indian Constitution establishes the office of the Vice President, who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and acts as the President in the absence of the President.

What is the minimum age requirement for a person to be eligible to contest elections to the Rajya Sabha?

  1. 18 years

  2. 21 years

  3. 25 years

  4. 30 years


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to Article 84 of the Indian Constitution, a person must be at least 30 years of age to be eligible to contest elections to the Rajya Sabha.

Which constitutional amendment act introduced the provision for the reservation of seats for women in Panchayats and Municipalities?

  1. 73rd Amendment Act, 1992

  2. 74th Amendment Act, 1992

  3. 86th Amendment Act, 2002

  4. 91st Amendment Act, 2003


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 73rd Amendment Act, 1992, amended the Constitution to introduce the provision for the reservation of seats for women in Panchayats and Municipalities, ensuring their participation in local governance.

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

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to Article 66(4) of the Indian Constitution, a person can serve as the Vice President of India for a maximum of two terms.

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