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Election Commission of India and the Election Results

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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 an autonomous 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 January 25, 1950, under Article 324 of the Constitution of India.

Who is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India?

  1. Rajiv Kumar

  2. Nasim Zaidi

  3. O. P. Rawat

  4. V. S. Sampath


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajiv Kumar is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India, appointed on May 15, 2022.

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 from the date of appointment.

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

  1. Conducting elections

  2. Registering political parties

  3. Delimiting constituencies

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main functions of the Election Commission of India include conducting elections, registering political parties, delimiting constituencies, and enforcing the Model Code of Conduct.

What is the Model Code of Conduct?

  1. A set of guidelines for political parties and candidates during elections

  2. A law passed by the Parliament of India

  3. A directive issued by the Supreme Court of India

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Model Code of Conduct is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India for political parties and candidates to follow during elections.

What is the symbol of the Election Commission of India?

  1. A lotus

  2. A hand

  3. A flag

  4. A book


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The symbol of the Election Commission of India is a lotus.

What is the motto of the Election Commission of India?

  1. Free and fair elections

  2. Equal opportunity for all

  3. Transparency and accountability

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The motto of the Election Commission of India is 'Free and fair elections, equal opportunity for all, transparency and accountability'.

Which state in India has the highest number of Lok Sabha constituencies?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. West Bengal

  4. Bihar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of Lok Sabha constituencies in India, with 80 seats.

Which state in India has the lowest number of Lok Sabha constituencies?

  1. Sikkim

  2. Mizoram

  3. Arunachal Pradesh

  4. Nagaland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sikkim has the lowest number of Lok Sabha constituencies in India, with 1 seat.

Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India?

  1. Sukumar Sen

  2. K. M. Munshi

  3. T. N. Seshan

  4. V. S. Sampath


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sukumar Sen was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India, serving from 1950 to 1958.

Who was the longest-serving Chief Election Commissioner of India?

  1. T. N. Seshan

  2. V. S. Sampath

  3. N. Gopalaswami

  4. Rajiv Kumar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

T. N. Seshan was the longest-serving Chief Election Commissioner of India, serving from 1990 to 1996.

Which political party has won the most Lok Sabha elections in India?

  1. Indian National Congress

  2. Bharatiya Janata Party

  3. Communist Party of India (Marxist)

  4. All India Trinamool Congress


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress has won the most Lok Sabha elections in India, winning 11 times out of 17 general elections.

Which political party has won the most recent Lok Sabha election in India?

  1. Indian National Congress

  2. Bharatiya Janata Party

  3. Aam Aadmi Party

  4. Communist Party of India (Marxist)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Bharatiya Janata Party won the most recent Lok Sabha election in India, held in 2019.

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