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History of the Election Commission of India

Description: Test your knowledge on the history of the Election Commission of India, an independent body responsible for conducting free and fair elections in the country.
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When was the Election Commission of India established?

  1. 1946

  2. 1947

  3. 1950

  4. 1952


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India was established on January 25, 1950, under Article 324 of the Indian Constitution.

Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India?

  1. Sukumar Sen

  2. K.M. Munshi

  3. N. Gopalaswami Ayyangar

  4. Rajendra Prasad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

What is the constitutional mandate of the Election Commission of India?

  1. To conduct free and fair elections

  2. To delimit constituencies

  3. To register political parties

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India is responsible for conducting free and fair elections, delimiting constituencies, and registering political parties.

How many general elections has the Election Commission of India conducted since its inception?

  1. 16

  2. 17

  3. 18

  4. 19


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India has conducted 17 general elections since its inception in 1950.

Which state 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, with 80 seats.

Which state 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, with 1 seat.

What is the voter turnout in India?

  1. 50-60%

  2. 60-70%

  3. 70-80%

  4. 80-90%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The voter turnout in India is typically between 60-70%.

What is the symbol of the Election Commission of India?

  1. A lotus

  2. A hand

  3. A book

  4. A scales


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The symbol of the Election Commission of India is a scales, representing fairness and justice.

Who is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India?

  1. Rajiv Kumar

  2. Nasim Zaidi

  3. O.P. Rawat

  4. A.K. Joti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajiv Kumar is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India, serving since September 1, 2020.

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 6 years.

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

  1. 2

  2. 3

  3. 4

  4. 5


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

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

What is the headquarters of the Election Commission of India?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The headquarters of the Election Commission of India is located in New Delhi.

What is the official website of the Election Commission of India?


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The official website of the Election Commission of India is www.eci.gov.in.

What is the toll-free number of the Election Commission of India?

  1. 1800-11-0420

  2. 1800-11-0425

  3. 1800-11-0430

  4. 1800-11-0435


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The toll-free number of the Election Commission of India is 1800-11-0420.

What is the email address of the Election Commission of India?


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The email address of the Election Commission of India is [email protected].

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