General Elections

Description: This quiz covers various aspects of General Elections in India, including the electoral process, voting rights, and key historical events.
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In India, who is responsible for conducting the General Elections?

  1. Election Commission of India

  2. President of India

  3. Prime Minister of India

  4. Supreme Court of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional body responsible for conducting free and fair elections in India.

What is the minimum age requirement for a citizen to vote in the General Elections in India?

  1. 18 years

  2. 21 years

  3. 25 years

  4. 30 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the Representation of the People Act, 1950, every citizen of India who is 18 years of age or older on the qualifying date is eligible to vote in the General Elections.

Which of the following is NOT a method of voting used in the General Elections in India?

  1. Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)

  2. Postal Ballot

  3. Internet Voting

  4. Paper Ballot


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Internet voting is not currently used in the General Elections in India. EVMs, postal ballot, and paper ballot are the primary methods of voting.

What is the term of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament?

  1. 5 years

  2. 6 years

  3. 7 years

  4. 8 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term of the Lok Sabha is five years, unless dissolved earlier by the President of India.

Who is the head of the Election Commission of India?

  1. Chief Election Commissioner

  2. President of India

  3. Prime Minister of India

  4. Speaker of the Lok Sabha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

What is the name of the electoral roll used in the General Elections in India?

  1. Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC)

  2. Aadhaar Card

  3. Voter ID Card

  4. PAN Card


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC), commonly known as the Voter ID Card, is the electoral roll used in the General Elections in India.

Which of the following is NOT a national political party in India?

  1. Indian National Congress

  2. Bharatiya Janata Party

  3. Aam Aadmi Party

  4. Communist Party of India (Marxist)

  5. All India Trinamool Congress


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

All India Trinamool Congress is a regional political party based in West Bengal, India. It is not a national political party.

What is the symbol of the Election Commission of India?

  1. A hand

  2. A lotus

  3. A broom

  4. A scales


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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

Which of the following is NOT a type of constituency in the General Elections in India?

  1. General

  2. Reserved

  3. Scheduled Caste

  4. Scheduled Tribe


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There is no such category as 'Reserved' constituency in the General Elections in India. Constituencies are categorized as General, Scheduled Caste, or Scheduled Tribe.

What is the name of the first General Election held in India after independence?

  1. 1951 General Election

  2. 1952 General Election

  3. 1957 General Election

  4. 1962 General Election


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first General Election in India after independence was held in 1951.

Which political party won the first General Election in India?

  1. Indian National Congress

  2. Bharatiya Janata Party

  3. Communist Party of India

  4. Socialist Party


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress won the first General Election in India in 1951.

Who was the first Prime Minister of India elected through the General Elections?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Lal Bahadur Shastri

  3. Indira Gandhi

  4. Rajiv Gandhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India elected through the General Elections in 1951.

Which of the following is NOT a major factor influencing the outcome of General Elections in India?

  1. Caste

  2. Religion

  3. Economic Conditions

  4. Social Media


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While caste, religion, and economic conditions are major factors influencing the outcome of General Elections in India, social media is not considered a significant factor.

What is the name of the largest political party in India in terms of Lok Sabha seats?

  1. Indian National Congress

  2. Bharatiya Janata Party

  3. Aam Aadmi Party

  4. Communist Party of India (Marxist)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

As of 2023, the Bharatiya Janata Party is the largest political party in India in terms of Lok Sabha seats.

Which of the following is NOT a major challenge faced by the Election Commission of India during General Elections?

  1. Voter Fraud

  2. Booth Capturing

  3. EVM Malfunctioning

  4. Fake News


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While voter fraud, booth capturing, and EVM malfunctioning are major challenges faced by the Election Commission of India during General Elections, fake news is not considered a significant challenge.

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