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Election Commission of India and the Election Offences

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Who is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India?

  1. Rajiv Kumar

  2. Nasim Zaidi

  3. O. P. Rawat

  4. S. Y. Quraishi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajiv Kumar is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India, having assumed office on 15th May 2022.

When was the Election Commission of India established?

  1. 1950

  2. 1951

  3. 1952

  4. 1953


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India was established on 25th January 1950, under Article 324 of the Indian Constitution.

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

  1. Conducting elections

  2. Delimiting constituencies

  3. Registering political parties

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Election Commission of India is responsible for conducting elections, delimiting constituencies, registering political parties, and regulating election finance.

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 Chief Election Commissioner has a term of office of six years, or until they reach the age of 65, whichever is earlier.

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

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

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

What is the punishment for bribing voters during an election?

  1. Imprisonment for up to 1 year

  2. Fine of up to Rs. 1,000

  3. Both imprisonment and fine

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bribing voters during an election is punishable with imprisonment for up to one year, or a fine of up to Rs. 1,000, or both.

What is the punishment for impersonating a voter during an election?

  1. Imprisonment for up to 3 years

  2. Fine of up to Rs. 2,000

  3. Both imprisonment and fine

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Impersonating a voter during an election is punishable with imprisonment for up to three years, or a fine of up to Rs. 2,000, or both.

What is the punishment for using undue influence on voters during an election?

  1. Imprisonment for up to 1 year

  2. Fine of up to Rs. 1,000

  3. Both imprisonment and fine

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Using undue influence on voters during an election is punishable with imprisonment for up to one year, or a fine of up to Rs. 1,000, or both.

What is the punishment for booth capturing during an election?

  1. Imprisonment for up to 7 years

  2. Fine of up to Rs. 5,000

  3. Both imprisonment and fine

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Booth capturing during an election is punishable with imprisonment for up to seven years, or a fine of up to Rs. 5,000, or both.

What is the punishment for destroying or damaging election materials?

  1. Imprisonment for up to 3 years

  2. Fine of up to Rs. 2,000

  3. Both imprisonment and fine

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Destroying or damaging election materials is punishable with imprisonment for up to three years, or a fine of up to Rs. 2,000, or both.

What is the punishment for interfering with the counting of votes during an election?

  1. Imprisonment for up to 1 year

  2. Fine of up to Rs. 1,000

  3. Both imprisonment and fine

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Interfering with the counting of votes during an election is punishable with imprisonment for up to one year, or a fine of up to Rs. 1,000, or both.

What is the punishment for declaring false results during an election?

  1. Imprisonment for up to 3 years

  2. Fine of up to Rs. 2,000

  3. Both imprisonment and fine

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Declaring false results during an election is punishable with imprisonment for up to three years, or a fine of up to Rs. 2,000, or both.

What is the punishment for using religion or caste to influence voters during an election?

  1. Imprisonment for up to 3 years

  2. Fine of up to Rs. 2,000

  3. Both imprisonment and fine

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Using religion or caste to influence voters during an election is punishable with imprisonment for up to three years, or a fine of up to Rs. 2,000, or both.

What is the punishment for promoting enmity between different groups of people during an election?

  1. Imprisonment for up to 3 years

  2. Fine of up to Rs. 2,000

  3. Both imprisonment and fine

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Promoting enmity between different groups of people during an election is punishable with imprisonment for up to three years, or a fine of up to Rs. 2,000, or both.

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