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Election Commission of India and the Electoral Reforms

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Which article of the Indian Constitution establishes the Election Commission of India?

  1. Article 324

  2. Article 325

  3. Article 326

  4. Article 327


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 324 of the Indian Constitution establishes the Election Commission of India.

Who is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India?

  1. Rajiv Kumar

  2. Nasim Zaidi

  3. O. P. Rawat

  4. Sunil Arora


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajiv Kumar is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India.

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

  1. To conduct elections

  2. To delimit constituencies

  3. To register political parties

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary function of the Election Commission of India is to conduct elections, delimit constituencies, and register political parties.

Which electoral system is followed in India?

  1. First-past-the-post

  2. Proportional representation

  3. Mixed-member proportional representation

  4. Single transferable vote


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India follows the first-past-the-post electoral system, where the candidate who receives the most votes in a constituency wins the seat.

What is the minimum age to vote in India?

  1. 18 years

  2. 21 years

  3. 25 years

  4. 30 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The minimum age to vote in India is 18 years.

Which law regulates the conduct of elections in India?

  1. The Representation of the People Act, 1950

  2. The Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961

  3. The Delimitation of Constituencies Order, 1976

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The conduct of elections in India is regulated by the Representation of the People Act, 1950, the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961, and the Delimitation of Constituencies Order, 1976.

What is the symbol of the Election Commission of India?

  1. A lotus

  2. A hand

  3. A sword

  4. A scales


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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

Which electoral reform was introduced in India in 1996?

  1. Electronic voting machines

  2. Voter ID cards

  3. NOTA (None of the Above)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Electronic voting machines were introduced in India in 1996 as an electoral reform.

What is the purpose of NOTA (None of the Above) option in the ballot paper?

  1. To allow voters to reject all candidates

  2. To register a protest vote

  3. To invalidate the ballot paper

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The NOTA option allows voters to reject all candidates in a constituency.

Which electoral reform was introduced in India in 2013?

  1. Right to Recall

  2. Right to Reject

  3. Right to Information

  4. Right to Vote


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Right to Reject was introduced as an electoral reform in India in 2013.

What is the purpose of the Model Code of Conduct during elections?

  1. To ensure free and fair elections

  2. To prevent the misuse of government resources

  3. To regulate the conduct of political parties and candidates

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Model Code of Conduct during elections is intended to ensure free and fair elections, prevent the misuse of government resources, and regulate the conduct of political parties and candidates.

Which electoral reform was introduced in India in 2019?

  1. Simultaneous elections

  2. Postal ballot

  3. Online voting

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Simultaneous elections were introduced as an electoral reform in India in 2019.

What is the purpose of the Delimitation Commission?

  1. To redraw the boundaries of constituencies

  2. To ensure equal representation of voters

  3. To prevent gerrymandering

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Delimitation Commission is responsible for redrawing the boundaries of constituencies to ensure equal representation of voters and prevent gerrymandering.

Which electoral reform was introduced in India in 2020?

  1. Electoral bonds

  2. VVPAT (Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail)

  3. Aadhaar-based voting

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Electoral bonds were introduced as an electoral reform in India in 2020.

What is the purpose of the Election Commission of India's Voter Education and Electoral Participation Program?

  1. To educate voters about their rights and responsibilities

  2. To encourage voter turnout

  3. To promote ethical voting practices

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India's Voter Education and Electoral Participation Program aims to educate voters about their rights and responsibilities, encourage voter turnout, and promote ethical voting practices.

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