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Election Law: Declaration of Results

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Who is responsible for declaring the results of an election in India?

  1. The Election Commission of India

  2. The President of India

  3. The Prime Minister of India

  4. The Supreme Court of India

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the Indian Constitution, the Election Commission of India is the sole authority responsible for conducting elections and declaring the results.

What is the time limit for declaring the results of an election in India?

  1. Within 14 days from the date of polling

  2. Within 21 days from the date of polling

  3. Within 28 days from the date of polling

  4. Within 35 days from the date of polling

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As per the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the Election Commission is required to declare the results of an election within 14 days from the date of polling.

What happens if the results of an election are not declared within the prescribed time limit?

  1. The election is declared void

  2. The Election Commission is dissolved

  3. The President's rule is imposed

  4. The Supreme Court intervenes

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

If the Election Commission fails to declare the results of an election within the prescribed time limit, the election is declared void and fresh elections are held.

What is the procedure for declaring the results of an election in India?

  1. The Election Commission verifies the votes and declares the winner

  2. The Returning Officer declares the winner based on the votes counted at the polling stations

  3. The District Magistrate declares the winner based on the votes counted at the counting centers

  4. The President of India declares the winner based on the recommendation of the Election Commission

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Election Commission receives the results from the Returning Officers, verifies them, and then declares the winner of the election.

What is the role of the Returning Officer in the declaration of election results?

  1. To count the votes and declare the winner

  2. To verify the votes and forward them to the Election Commission

  3. To ensure the smooth conduct of the election

  4. To provide security at the polling stations

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Returning Officer is responsible for counting the votes at the polling stations and declaring the winner of the election.

What is the role of the Election Commission in the declaration of election results?

  1. To verify the votes and declare the winner

  2. To count the votes and declare the winner

  3. To ensure the smooth conduct of the election

  4. To provide security at the polling stations

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Election Commission is responsible for verifying the votes counted by the Returning Officers and declaring the winner of the election.

What is the significance of the declaration of election results?

  1. It marks the end of the election process

  2. It determines the winner of the election

  3. It allows the elected candidate to take office

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The declaration of election results marks the end of the election process, determines the winner of the election, and allows the elected candidate to take office.

What are the legal consequences of declaring false or incorrect election results?

  1. The election is declared void

  2. The Election Commission is dissolved

  3. The President's rule is imposed

  4. The Supreme Court intervenes

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

If false or incorrect election results are declared, the election is declared void and fresh elections are held.

What is the role of the judiciary in the declaration of election results?

  1. To adjudicate disputes related to election results

  2. To oversee the conduct of elections

  3. To provide security at polling stations

  4. To verify the votes and declare the winner

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The judiciary plays a crucial role in adjudicating disputes related to election results, ensuring the fairness and integrity of the electoral process.

What are the grounds on which an election result can be challenged in court?

  1. Irregularities in the conduct of the election

  2. False or incorrect declaration of results

  3. Bribery or undue influence on voters

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An election result can be challenged in court on grounds of irregularities in the conduct of the election, false or incorrect declaration of results, bribery or undue influence on voters, and other relevant grounds.

What is the time limit for filing an election petition challenging the results of an election?

  1. Within 30 days from the date of declaration of results

  2. Within 60 days from the date of declaration of results

  3. Within 90 days from the date of declaration of results

  4. Within 120 days from the date of declaration of results

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An election petition challenging the results of an election must be filed within 30 days from the date of declaration of results.

What is the procedure for filing an election petition challenging the results of an election?

  1. The petition must be filed with the High Court

  2. The petition must be filed with the Supreme Court

  3. The petition must be filed with the Election Commission

  4. The petition must be filed with the District Court

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An election petition challenging the results of an election must be filed with the High Court.

What is the role of the High Court in adjudicating election petitions?

  1. To hear and decide the petition

  2. To refer the petition to the Election Commission

  3. To dismiss the petition without hearing

  4. To transfer the petition to the Supreme Court

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The High Court has the jurisdiction to hear and decide election petitions challenging the results of an election.

What are the remedies that the High Court can grant in an election petition?

  1. Declaring the election void

  2. Ordering a recount of votes

  3. Disqualifying the winning candidate

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The High Court can grant various remedies in an election petition, including declaring the election void, ordering a recount of votes, and disqualifying the winning candidate.

What is the significance of the declaration of election results in a democracy?

  1. It ensures the legitimacy of the government

  2. It allows the elected representatives to take office

  3. It marks the end of the electoral process

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The declaration of election results in a democracy ensures the legitimacy of the government, allows the elected representatives to take office, and marks the end of the electoral process.

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