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Election Administration: Election Administration in India

Description: This quiz covers various aspects of Election Administration in India, including the role of the Election Commission of India, the electoral process, and the challenges faced by election officials.
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Which constitutional body is responsible for conducting elections in India?

  1. Supreme Court of India

  2. Election Commission of India

  3. President of India

  4. Prime Minister of India


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

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

What is the primary function of the Election Commission of India?

  1. To ensure free and fair elections

  2. To regulate political parties

  3. To delimit electoral constituencies

  4. To appoint election officials


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary function of the Election Commission of India is to ensure free and fair elections in the country.

Who is the head of the Election Commission of India?

  1. President of India

  2. Prime Minister of India

  3. Chief Election Commissioner

  4. Home Minister of India


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India is headed by the Chief Election Commissioner.

What is the term of office of the Chief Election Commissioner?

  1. 5 years

  2. 6 years

  3. 7 years

  4. 8 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The term of office of the Chief Election Commissioner is 6 years.

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

  1. 2

  2. 3

  3. 4

  4. 5


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India consists of three members, including the Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners.

What is the process of voter registration in India?

  1. Automatic voter registration

  2. Voluntary voter registration

  3. Mandatory voter registration

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Voter registration in India is mandatory for all eligible citizens.

What are the eligibility criteria for voter registration in India?

  1. Citizenship of India

  2. Age of 18 years or above

  3. Sound mind

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

To be eligible for voter registration in India, a person must be a citizen of India, must be 18 years of age or above, and must be of sound mind.

What is the process of conducting elections in India?

  1. First-past-the-post system

  2. Proportional representation

  3. Single transferable vote

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Elections in India are conducted using the first-past-the-post system, where the candidate who receives the most votes in a constituency is declared the winner.

What are the main challenges faced by election officials in India?

  1. Electoral fraud

  2. Voter apathy

  3. Lack of resources

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Election officials in India face a number of challenges, including electoral fraud, voter apathy, and lack of resources.

What are some of the measures taken by the Election Commission of India to ensure free and fair elections?

  1. Use of electronic voting machines

  2. Voter education programs

  3. Strict enforcement of electoral laws

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India has taken a number of measures to ensure free and fair elections, including the use of electronic voting machines, voter education programs, and strict enforcement of electoral laws.

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