Political Party Transparency

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Which law mandates political parties in India to disclose their sources of funding?

  1. The Right to Information Act, 2005

  2. The Representation of the People Act, 1951

  3. The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010

  4. The Political Parties Act, 2009


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Political Parties Act, 2009 requires political parties to submit annual reports to the Election Commission of India, disclosing their sources of funding, including donations from individuals, companies, and foreign entities.

What is the maximum amount that an individual can donate to a political party in India?

  1. ₹10,000

  2. ₹20,000

  3. ₹50,000

  4. ₹1,00,000


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to the Political Parties Act, 2009, an individual can donate a maximum of ₹20,000 to a political party in a financial year.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for political parties to disclose under the Political Parties Act, 2009?

  1. Sources of funding

  2. List of office bearers

  3. Election expenses

  4. Criminal records of candidates


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Political Parties Act, 2009 does not require political parties to disclose the criminal records of their candidates.

What is the penalty for political parties that fail to comply with the disclosure requirements under the Political Parties Act, 2009?

  1. Fine of up to ₹5 lakh

  2. Cancellation of party registration

  3. Both fine and cancellation of party registration

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Political parties that fail to comply with the disclosure requirements under the Political Parties Act, 2009, can be fined up to ₹5 lakh and their registration can be cancelled.

Which organization is responsible for enforcing the disclosure requirements under the Political Parties Act, 2009?

  1. Election Commission of India

  2. Central Bureau of Investigation

  3. Income Tax Department

  4. Ministry of Home Affairs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India is responsible for enforcing the disclosure requirements under the Political Parties Act, 2009.

What is the name of the online portal launched by the Election Commission of India to facilitate the submission of annual reports by political parties?

  1. Political Parties Transparency Portal

  2. Election Commission Transparency Portal

  3. Party Funding Transparency Portal

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India launched the Political Parties Transparency Portal in 2019 to facilitate the submission of annual reports by political parties.

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Political Parties Transparency Portal?

  1. Online submission of annual reports

  2. Public access to annual reports

  3. Real-time tracking of donations

  4. Verification of donor information


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Political Parties Transparency Portal does not have the feature to verify the information provided by donors.

What is the time limit for political parties to submit their annual reports to the Election Commission of India?

  1. 30 days

  2. 60 days

  3. 90 days

  4. 120 days


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Political parties have 90 days from the end of the financial year to submit their annual reports to the Election Commission of India.

Which of the following is NOT a type of donation that political parties are required to disclose under the Political Parties Act, 2009?

  1. Donations from individuals

  2. Donations from companies

  3. Donations from foreign entities

  4. Donations from government agencies


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Political parties are not required to disclose donations received from government agencies.

What is the maximum amount that a company can donate to a political party in India?

  1. ₹5 lakh

  2. ₹10 lakh

  3. ₹20 lakh

  4. ₹50 lakh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the Political Parties Act, 2009, a company can donate a maximum of ₹5 lakh to a political party in a financial year.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for companies that donate to political parties in India?

  1. Disclosure of the donation to the Election Commission of India

  2. Approval from the company's shareholders

  3. Approval from the company's board of directors

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the options are requirements for companies that donate to political parties in India.

What is the maximum amount that a foreign entity can donate to a political party in India?

  1. ₹0

  2. ₹1 lakh

  3. ₹5 lakh

  4. ₹10 lakh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Foreign entities are prohibited from donating to political parties in India.

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for foreign entities that donate to political parties in India?

  1. Registration with the Election Commission of India

  2. Approval from the Reserve Bank of India

  3. Disclosure of the donation to the Election Commission of India

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the options are requirements for foreign entities that donate to political parties in India.

What is the penalty for foreign entities that donate to political parties in India?

  1. Fine of up to ₹5 lakh

  2. Cancellation of registration with the Election Commission of India

  3. Both fine and cancellation of registration

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Foreign entities that donate to political parties in India can be fined up to ₹5 lakh and their registration with the Election Commission of India can be cancelled.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of political party transparency?

  1. Increased public trust in political parties

  2. Reduced corruption

  3. Strengthened democracy

  4. Increased voter turnout


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Political party transparency does not necessarily lead to increased voter turnout.

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