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Election Law: Panchayat Elections

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What is the minimum age requirement for a candidate to contest in Panchayat elections?

  1. 18 years

  2. 21 years

  3. 25 years

  4. 30 years

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to the Panchayat Raj Act, the minimum age requirement for a candidate to contest in Panchayat elections is 21 years.

Who is responsible for conducting Panchayat elections?

  1. State Election Commission

  2. District Collector

  3. Panchayat Secretary

  4. Village Head

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The State Election Commission is responsible for conducting Panchayat elections in India.

What is the term of office for a Panchayat member?

  1. 3 years

  2. 4 years

  3. 5 years

  4. 6 years

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The term of office for a Panchayat member is 5 years.

What is the reservation of seats for women in Panchayat elections?

  1. 33%

  2. 50%

  3. 66%

  4. 75%

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The reservation of seats for women in Panchayat elections is 33%.

What is the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Panchayat elections?

  1. 15%

  2. 20%

  3. 25%

  4. 30%

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Panchayat elections is 25%.

What is the voting system used in Panchayat elections?

  1. First-past-the-post

  2. Proportional representation

  3. Single transferable vote

  4. Ranked choice voting

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The voting system used in Panchayat elections is first-past-the-post.

What is the minimum voter turnout required for Panchayat elections to be valid?

  1. 33%

  2. 50%

  3. 66%

  4. 75%

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The minimum voter turnout required for Panchayat elections to be valid is 50%.

What is the procedure for filing a nomination for Panchayat elections?

  1. Submitting a nomination form to the Returning Officer

  2. Submitting a nomination form to the District Collector

  3. Submitting a nomination form to the Panchayat Secretary

  4. Submitting a nomination form to the Village Head

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The procedure for filing a nomination for Panchayat elections is to submit a nomination form to the Returning Officer.

What is the procedure for withdrawing a nomination for Panchayat elections?

  1. Submitting a withdrawal form to the Returning Officer

  2. Submitting a withdrawal form to the District Collector

  3. Submitting a withdrawal form to the Panchayat Secretary

  4. Submitting a withdrawal form to the Village Head

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The procedure for withdrawing a nomination for Panchayat elections is to submit a withdrawal form to the Returning Officer.

What is the procedure for counting votes in Panchayat elections?

  1. Counting votes manually

  2. Counting votes using electronic voting machines

  3. Counting votes using postal ballots

  4. Counting votes using proxy votes

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The procedure for counting votes in Panchayat elections is to use electronic voting machines.

What is the procedure for declaring the results of Panchayat elections?

  1. Declaring the results by the Returning Officer

  2. Declaring the results by the District Collector

  3. Declaring the results by the Panchayat Secretary

  4. Declaring the results by the Village Head

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The procedure for declaring the results of Panchayat elections is to declare the results by the Returning Officer.

What is the procedure for challenging the results of Panchayat elections?

  1. Filing a petition with the Returning Officer

  2. Filing a petition with the District Collector

  3. Filing a petition with the Panchayat Secretary

  4. Filing a petition with the Village Head

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The procedure for challenging the results of Panchayat elections is to file a petition with the Returning Officer.

What is the procedure for resolving disputes related to Panchayat elections?

  1. Resolving disputes through mediation

  2. Resolving disputes through arbitration

  3. Resolving disputes through litigation

  4. Resolving disputes through negotiation

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The procedure for resolving disputes related to Panchayat elections is to resolve disputes through litigation.

What is the role of the State Election Commission in Panchayat elections?

  1. Conducting Panchayat elections

  2. Supervising Panchayat elections

  3. Resolving disputes related to Panchayat elections

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The role of the State Election Commission in Panchayat elections is to conduct Panchayat elections, supervise Panchayat elections, and resolve disputes related to Panchayat elections.

What is the role of the District Collector in Panchayat elections?

  1. Conducting Panchayat elections

  2. Supervising Panchayat elections

  3. Resolving disputes related to Panchayat elections

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The role of the District Collector in Panchayat elections is to supervise Panchayat elections.

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