Electoral System

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the Electoral System in India. It covers various aspects of the electoral process, including types of elections, voting procedures, and electoral reforms.
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Which of the following is NOT a type of election held in India?

  1. General Election

  2. Bye-Election

  3. Presidential Election

  4. Rajya Sabha Election


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

India does not have a directly elected President. The President is elected by an electoral college consisting of elected members of Parliament and state legislatures.

What is the minimum age required to vote in India?

  1. 18 years

  2. 21 years

  3. 25 years

  4. 30 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the Constitution of India, every citizen who is 18 years of age or older and is not otherwise disqualified is eligible to vote.

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

  1. Electronic Voting Machine (EVM)

  2. Postal Ballot

  3. Proxy Voting

  4. Internet Voting


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Internet voting is not yet used in India. Voting is conducted through EVMs or postal ballots.

Who is 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 an autonomous constitutional body responsible for conducting elections in India.

What is the term of the Lok Sabha?

  1. 5 years

  2. 6 years

  3. 7 years

  4. 8 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term of the Lok Sabha is 5 years, unless dissolved earlier by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.

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

  1. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

  2. Indian National Congress (INC)

  3. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

  4. Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M))


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Aam Aadmi Party is a relatively new political party that gained prominence in recent years.

What is the system of proportional representation used in India?

  1. First-past-the-post

  2. Single transferable vote

  3. Mixed-member proportional representation

  4. Party-list proportional representation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India uses a party-list proportional representation system for elections to the Rajya Sabha and state legislative councils.

Which of the following is NOT a major electoral reform implemented in India?

  1. Introduction of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)

  2. Lowering the voting age from 21 to 18 years

  3. Implementation of NOTA (None of the Above) option

  4. Compulsory voting


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Compulsory voting is not a major electoral reform implemented in India.

What is the role of the President of India in the electoral process?

  1. Dissolving the Lok Sabha on the advice of the Prime Minister

  2. Issuing writs for elections

  3. Appointing the Chief Election Commissioner

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The President of India plays a crucial role in the electoral process by dissolving the Lok Sabha, issuing writs for elections, and appointing the Chief Election Commissioner.

Which of the following is NOT a disqualification for contesting elections in India?

  1. Being a citizen of India

  2. Being of sound mind

  3. Being convicted of a criminal offense

  4. Being a government employee


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Being a government employee is not a disqualification for contesting elections in India.

What is the minimum educational qualification required to contest elections to the Lok Sabha?

  1. Class 10

  2. Class 12

  3. Graduate degree

  4. Post-graduate degree


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The minimum educational qualification required to contest elections to the Lok Sabha is Class 10.

Which of the following is NOT a major challenge faced by the electoral system in India?

  1. Electoral fraud

  2. Political corruption

  3. Low voter turnout

  4. Lack of transparency


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lack of transparency is not a major challenge faced by the electoral system in India.

What is the role of the Supreme Court of India in the electoral process?

  1. Interpreting electoral laws

  2. Adjudicating electoral disputes

  3. Punishing electoral offenders

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India plays a crucial role in the electoral process by interpreting electoral laws, adjudicating electoral disputes, and punishing electoral offenders.

Which of the following is NOT a major electoral reform proposed in India?

  1. State funding of elections

  2. Public disclosure of electoral expenses

  3. Use of electronic voting machines (EVMs)

  4. Compulsory voting


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Compulsory voting is not a major electoral reform proposed in India.

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

  1. Electoral Register

  2. Voter List

  3. Electoral Roll

  4. Polling Register


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The electoral roll is the official list of voters in India.

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