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Election Law: State Election Commissions

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of the Election Law, specifically focusing on the State Election Commissions in India.
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Which article of the Indian Constitution empowers the State Legislatures to establish State Election Commissions?

  1. Article 243K

  2. Article 243L

  3. Article 243M

  4. Article 243N


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 243K of the Indian Constitution grants State Legislatures the authority to establish State Election Commissions.

What is the primary responsibility of the State Election Commission?

  1. Conducting elections to the State Legislature

  2. Conducting elections to the Lok Sabha

  3. Conducting elections to the Rajya Sabha

  4. Conducting elections to the President of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary responsibility of the State Election Commission is to conduct elections to the State Legislature, including the Assembly and the Legislative Council.

Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and other members of the State Election Commission?

  1. The President of India

  2. The Prime Minister of India

  3. The Governor of the State

  4. The Chief Minister of the State


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Governor of the State appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and other members of the State Election Commission.

What is the tenure of the Chief Election Commissioner and other members of the State Election Commission?

  1. 3 years

  2. 5 years

  3. 6 years

  4. 10 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Chief Election Commissioner and other members of the State Election Commission hold office for a term of 6 years.

Can the Chief Election Commissioner or other members of the State Election Commission be removed from office?

  1. Yes, by the President of India

  2. Yes, by the Prime Minister of India

  3. Yes, by the Governor of the State

  4. No, they cannot be removed from office


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Chief Election Commissioner or other members of the State Election Commission can be removed from office by the Governor of the State.

What is the main function of the State Election Commission during elections?

  1. Preparing electoral rolls

  2. Registering political parties

  3. Conducting election campaigns

  4. Declaring election results


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main function of the State Election Commission during elections is to declare election results.

Which body is responsible for resolving disputes related to State Election Commission decisions?

  1. The Supreme Court of India

  2. The High Court of the State

  3. The District Court of the State

  4. The Election Commission of India


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The High Court of the State is responsible for resolving disputes related to State Election Commission decisions.

What is the role of the State Election Commission in delimitation of constituencies?

  1. Preparing electoral rolls

  2. Registering political parties

  3. Conducting election campaigns

  4. Determining the boundaries of constituencies


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The State Election Commission plays a role in determining the boundaries of constituencies during delimitation.

Which body is responsible for conducting local body elections in a State?

  1. The State Election Commission

  2. The Election Commission of India

  3. The District Magistrate

  4. The Municipal Corporation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The State Election Commission is responsible for conducting local body elections in a State.

What is the primary objective of the State Election Commission?

  1. To ensure free and fair elections

  2. To promote political parties

  3. To regulate election campaigns

  4. To resolve election disputes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary objective of the State Election Commission is to ensure free and fair elections.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the State Election Commission?

  1. Preparing electoral rolls

  2. Registering political parties

  3. Conducting election campaigns

  4. Declaring election results


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Conducting election campaigns is not a function of the State Election Commission.

What is the significance of the State Election Commission in the Indian electoral system?

  1. It ensures transparency in elections

  2. It promotes voter participation

  3. It prevents electoral malpractices

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The State Election Commission plays a vital role in ensuring transparency, promoting voter participation, and preventing electoral malpractices.

Which State Election Commission was the first to be established in India?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Kerala

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission was the first to be established in India.

How many State Election Commissions are there in India?

  1. 28

  2. 29

  3. 30

  4. 31


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are 31 State Election Commissions in India, one for each State and Union Territory.

What is the composition of the State Election Commission?

  1. Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners

  2. Chief Election Commissioner and four Election Commissioners

  3. Chief Election Commissioner and six Election Commissioners

  4. Chief Election Commissioner and eight Election Commissioners


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The State Election Commission consists of the Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners.

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