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Reforms Implemented by the Election Commission of India

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Which of the following reforms was not implemented by the Election Commission of India?

  1. Introduction of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)

  2. Delimitation of constituencies based on population

  3. Use of indelible ink to mark voters

  4. Online registration of voters


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Delimitation of constituencies is the responsibility of the Delimitation Commission, not the Election Commission.

In which year did the Election Commission of India introduce Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)?

  1. 1998

  2. 2000

  3. 2004

  4. 2009


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

EVMs were first used in the 1998 Lok Sabha elections.

What is the purpose of using indelible ink to mark voters?

  1. To prevent multiple voting

  2. To identify voters who have already voted

  3. To prevent impersonation of voters

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indelible ink is used to mark voters in order to prevent multiple voting, identify voters who have already voted, and prevent impersonation of voters.

Which of the following reforms was implemented by the Election Commission of India to increase voter turnout?

  1. Introduction of postal ballots

  2. Lowering the voting age to 18 years

  3. Allowing NRIs to vote

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India has implemented a number of reforms to increase voter turnout, including the introduction of postal ballots, lowering the voting age to 18 years, and allowing NRIs to vote.

What is the name of the online portal launched by the Election Commission of India for voter registration?

  1. Voter Helpline

  2. National Voters' Service Portal

  3. Election Commission of India website

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Voters' Service Portal is an online portal launched by the Election Commission of India for voter registration and other related services.

Which of the following reforms was implemented by the Election Commission of India to make elections more transparent?

  1. Introduction of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT)

  2. Live telecast of counting of votes

  3. Webcasting of polling stations

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India has implemented a number of reforms to make elections more transparent, including the introduction of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT), live telecast of counting of votes, and webcasting of polling stations.

What is the name of the mobile application launched by the Election Commission of India for voters?

  1. Voter Helpline

  2. National Voters' Service Portal

  3. Election Commission of India website

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Voter Helpline is a mobile application launched by the Election Commission of India for voters to access information about their voter registration, polling station, and other related services.

Which of the following reforms was implemented by the Election Commission of India to reduce the influence of money and muscle power in elections?

  1. Introduction of electoral bonds

  2. Ban on cash donations to political parties

  3. Ceiling on election expenditure

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India has implemented a number of reforms to reduce the influence of money and muscle power in elections, including the introduction of electoral bonds, ban on cash donations to political parties, and ceiling on election expenditure.

What is the name of the committee appointed by the Election Commission of India to review the existing electoral laws and suggest reforms?

  1. Law Commission of India

  2. Election Law Commission

  3. Electoral Reforms Commission

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Election Law Commission is a committee appointed by the Election Commission of India to review the existing electoral laws and suggest reforms.

Which of the following reforms was implemented by the Election Commission of India to make elections more inclusive?

  1. Reservation of seats for women in Parliament and state legislatures

  2. Lowering the voting age to 18 years

  3. Allowing NRIs to vote

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India has implemented a number of reforms to make elections more inclusive, including reservation of seats for women in Parliament and state legislatures, lowering the voting age to 18 years, and allowing NRIs to vote.

What is the name of the system introduced by the Election Commission of India to ensure the accuracy of voter lists?

  1. Continuous Electoral Roll Revision

  2. Electoral Roll Verification

  3. Voter List Purification

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Continuous Electoral Roll Revision is a system introduced by the Election Commission of India to ensure the accuracy of voter lists.

Which of the following reforms was implemented by the Election Commission of India to make elections more accessible to persons with disabilities?

  1. Introduction of Braille ballot papers

  2. Provision of ramps and wheelchairs at polling stations

  3. Allowing persons with disabilities to vote through postal ballots

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India has implemented a number of reforms to make elections more accessible to persons with disabilities, including the introduction of Braille ballot papers, provision of ramps and wheelchairs at polling stations, and allowing persons with disabilities to vote through postal ballots.

What is the name of the scheme launched by the Election Commission of India to encourage young people to participate in the electoral process?

  1. Youth for Democracy

  2. Young Voters' Club

  3. Campus Ambassador Programme

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Youth for Democracy is a scheme launched by the Election Commission of India to encourage young people to participate in the electoral process.

Which of the following reforms was implemented by the Election Commission of India to strengthen the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct?

  1. Setting up of a Monitoring Committee

  2. Establishment of a Complaints Cell

  3. Introduction of a toll-free helpline

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India has implemented a number of reforms to strengthen the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct, including the setting up of a Monitoring Committee, establishment of a Complaints Cell, and introduction of a toll-free helpline.

What is the name of the initiative launched by the Election Commission of India to promote ethical voting?

  1. SVEEP

  2. Voter Education Programme

  3. Ethical Voting Campaign

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

SVEEP stands for Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation, and is an initiative launched by the Election Commission of India to promote ethical voting.

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