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Election Commission of India and the Election Officials

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Who is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India?

  1. Rajiv Kumar

  2. Nasim Zaidi

  3. O. P. Rawat

  4. S. Y. Quraishi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

What is the constitutional body responsible for conducting elections in India?

  1. Election Commission of India

  2. Ministry of Home Affairs

  3. Supreme Court of India

  4. President of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India is the constitutional body responsible for conducting elections in India.

When was the Election Commission of India established?

  1. 1946

  2. 1950

  3. 1952

  4. 1956


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India was established on 25th January 1950.

Who is the head of the Election Commission of India?

  1. Chief Election Commissioner

  2. President of India

  3. Prime Minister of India

  4. Home Minister of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The head of the Election Commission of India is the Chief Election Commissioner.

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

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

There are three members in the Election Commission of India, including the Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners.

What is the tenure of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners?

  1. 5 years

  2. 6 years

  3. 7 years

  4. 8 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The tenure of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners is 6 years.

Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners?

  1. President of India

  2. Prime Minister of India

  3. Union Cabinet

  4. Election Commission of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The President of India appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.

What are the main functions 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, and delimiting constituencies.

What is the symbol of the Election Commission of India?

  1. Lotus

  2. Hand

  3. Elephant

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India does not have a symbol.

What is the motto of the Election Commission of India?

  1. No Vote No Voice

  2. Every Vote Counts

  3. Vote for Change

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The motto of the Election Commission of India is 'No Vote No Voice'.

Who is responsible for conducting elections in a state?

  1. Chief Election Commissioner

  2. State Election Commissioner

  3. District Election Officer

  4. Returning Officer


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The State Election Commissioner is responsible for conducting elections in a state.

Who is responsible for conducting elections in a district?

  1. Chief Election Commissioner

  2. State Election Commissioner

  3. District Election Officer

  4. Returning Officer


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The District Election Officer is responsible for conducting elections in a district.

Who is responsible for conducting elections in a constituency?

  1. Chief Election Commissioner

  2. State Election Commissioner

  3. District Election Officer

  4. Returning Officer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Returning Officer is responsible for conducting elections in a constituency.

What are the main responsibilities of an Election Officer?

  1. Preparing electoral rolls

  2. Issuing voter identity cards

  3. Conducting elections

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main responsibilities of an Election Officer include preparing electoral rolls, issuing voter identity cards, and conducting elections.

What are the qualifications required to become an Election Officer?

  1. Graduation in any discipline

  2. Experience in election management

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The qualifications required to become an Election Officer include graduation in any discipline and experience in election management.

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