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Election Commission of India and the Post-Election Period

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Who is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India?

  1. Rajiv Kumar

  2. Nasim Zaidi

  3. O. P. Rawat

  4. Sushil Chandra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajiv Kumar is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India, having assumed office on 15th May 2022.

What is the constitutional body responsible for conducting elections in India?

  1. Election Commission of India

  2. Supreme Court of India

  3. President of India

  4. Prime Minister of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India is the constitutional body responsible for conducting elections in India.

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 on 25th January 1950.

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.

What is the tenure of the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

  1. 5 years

  2. 6 years

  3. 7 years

  4. 8 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The tenure of the Chief Election Commissioner of India is six years.

What is the role of the Election Commission of India in the post-election period?

  1. Declaring the results of the elections

  2. Issuing certificates of election to the winning candidates

  3. Resolving disputes related to the elections

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India is responsible for declaring the results of the elections, issuing certificates of election to the winning candidates, and resolving disputes related to the elections.

What is the process for declaring the results of the elections?

  1. The Election Commission of India collects the results from all the polling stations.

  2. The Election Commission of India verifies the results and declares the winning candidates.

  3. The Election Commission of India issues certificates of election to the winning candidates.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India collects the results from all the polling stations, verifies the results and declares the winning candidates, and issues certificates of election to the winning candidates.

What is the process for resolving disputes related to the elections?

  1. The Election Commission of India sets up special courts to hear election petitions.

  2. The Election Commission of India can order a recount of the votes.

  3. The Election Commission of India can declare the election void and order a fresh election.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India can set up special courts to hear election petitions, order a recount of the votes, and declare the election void and order a fresh election.

What is the importance of the Election Commission of India in the post-election period?

  1. To ensure that the results of the elections are fair and accurate.

  2. To ensure that the winning candidates are duly elected.

  3. To resolve disputes related to the elections in a timely manner.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India plays a vital role in ensuring that the results of the elections are fair and accurate, that the winning candidates are duly elected, and that disputes related to the elections are resolved in a timely manner.

What are some of the challenges faced by the Election Commission of India in the post-election period?

  1. Dealing with allegations of electoral fraud.

  2. Resolving disputes related to the elections in a timely manner.

  3. Ensuring that the results of the elections are fair and accurate.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India faces a number of challenges in the post-election period, including dealing with allegations of electoral fraud, resolving disputes related to the elections in a timely manner, and ensuring that the results of the elections are fair and accurate.

How does the Election Commission of India address allegations of electoral fraud?

  1. By setting up special courts to hear election petitions.

  2. By ordering a recount of the votes.

  3. By declaring the election void and ordering a fresh election.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India can address allegations of electoral fraud by setting up special courts to hear election petitions, ordering a recount of the votes, and declaring the election void and ordering a fresh election.

How does the Election Commission of India resolve disputes related to the elections?

  1. By setting up special courts to hear election petitions.

  2. By ordering a recount of the votes.

  3. By declaring the election void and ordering a fresh election.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India can resolve disputes related to the elections by setting up special courts to hear election petitions, ordering a recount of the votes, and declaring the election void and ordering a fresh election.

How does the Election Commission of India ensure that the results of the elections are fair and accurate?

  1. By verifying the results from all the polling stations.

  2. By conducting exit polls.

  3. By deploying observers to monitor the elections.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India ensures that the results of the elections are fair and accurate by verifying the results from all the polling stations, conducting exit polls, and deploying observers to monitor the elections.

What are some of the reforms that have been proposed to improve the functioning of the Election Commission of India?

  1. Increasing the number of members in the Election Commission of India.

  2. Granting the Election Commission of India more powers.

  3. Making the Election Commission of India more independent.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Some of the reforms that have been proposed to improve the functioning of the Election Commission of India include increasing the number of members in the Election Commission of India, granting the Election Commission of India more powers, and making the Election Commission of India more independent.

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