Electoral Reforms

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Which committee was appointed by the Government of India in 1999 to recommend electoral reforms?

  1. Law Commission of India

  2. Election Commission of India

  3. National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Law Commission of India was appointed by the Government of India in 1999 to recommend electoral reforms.

Which of the following is not a recommendation of the Law Commission of India on electoral reforms?

  1. Introduction of NOTA (None of the Above) option in EVMs

  2. Lowering the voting age from 18 to 16 years

  3. State funding of elections

  4. Compulsory voting


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Lowering the voting age from 18 to 16 years is not a recommendation of the Law Commission of India on electoral reforms.

Which of the following is a recommendation of the Election Commission of India on electoral reforms?

  1. Introduction of NOTA (None of the Above) option in EVMs

  2. State funding of elections

  3. Compulsory voting

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are recommendations of the Election Commission of India on electoral reforms.

Which of the following is not a provision of the Representation of the People Act, 1951?

  1. The Election Commission of India is an independent body.

  2. The voting age is 18 years.

  3. The NOTA (None of the Above) option is available in EVMs.

  4. Compulsory voting is a must.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Compulsory voting is not a provision of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

Which of the following is a provision of the Representation of the People (Amendment) Act, 2010?

  1. The Election Commission of India is an independent body.

  2. The voting age is 18 years.

  3. The NOTA (None of the Above) option is available in EVMs.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are provisions of the Representation of the People (Amendment) Act, 2010.

Which of the following is a recommendation of the National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution on electoral reforms?

  1. Introduction of NOTA (None of the Above) option in EVMs

  2. State funding of elections

  3. Compulsory voting

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

None of the above is a recommendation of the National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution on electoral reforms.

Which of the following is a challenge faced by electoral reforms in India?

  1. Lack of political will

  2. Lack of public awareness

  3. Lack of financial resources

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are challenges faced by electoral reforms in India.

Which of the following is a benefit of electoral reforms in India?

  1. Increased voter turnout

  2. Reduced corruption

  3. Strengthened democracy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are benefits of electoral reforms in India.

Which of the following is a recent development in electoral reforms in India?

  1. Introduction of VVPAT (Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail) machines

  2. Linking of Aadhaar cards with voter IDs

  3. Use of electronic voting machines (EVMs)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are recent developments in electoral reforms in India.

Which of the following is a controversial issue in electoral reforms in India?

  1. Use of electronic voting machines (EVMs)

  2. State funding of elections

  3. Compulsory voting

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are controversial issues in electoral reforms in India.

Which of the following is a landmark judgment of the Supreme Court of India on electoral reforms?

  1. PUCL v. Union of India (2013)

  2. Association for Democratic Reforms v. Union of India (2002)

  3. Common Cause v. Union of India (1996)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are landmark judgments of the Supreme Court of India on electoral reforms.

Which of the following is a recommendation of the Committee on Electoral Reforms appointed by the Government of India in 2015?

  1. Introduction of NOTA (None of the Above) option in EVMs

  2. State funding of elections

  3. Compulsory voting

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are recommendations of the Committee on Electoral Reforms appointed by the Government of India in 2015.

Which of the following is a challenge faced by the Election Commission of India in implementing electoral reforms?

  1. Lack of cooperation from political parties

  2. Lack of resources

  3. Lack of public awareness

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are challenges faced by the Election Commission of India in implementing electoral reforms.

Which of the following is a recent initiative of the Election Commission of India to promote electoral reforms?

  1. SVEEP (Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation)

  2. C-VIGIL (Citizen Vigilance for Elections)

  3. Voter Helpline App

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are recent initiatives of the Election Commission of India to promote electoral reforms.

Which of the following is a key issue in the debate on electoral reforms in India?

  1. The role of money and muscle power in elections

  2. The influence of caste and religion on voting behavior

  3. The need for greater transparency and accountability in electoral processes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are key issues in the debate on electoral reforms in India.

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