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The Election Commission of India was established in the year _______.

A1961

B1950

C1947

D1954

Answer:

B. 1950

Read Explanation:

  • The Election Commission is a permanent and independent body established by the constitution of India.

  • The Election Commission of India came into force on 25th January 1950.


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Which one is NOT correct regarding Advocate General of State ?

Consider the following statements regarding the age limits for contesting elections in India.

  1. The minimum age to contest for the office of President or Vice-President is 35 years.

  2. The minimum age to contest for a Rajya Sabha seat is 30 years, while for a Lok Sabha seat, it is 25 years.

  3. The minimum age to contest for a Panchayat or Municipal Council election is 25 years.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?


Regarding the State Election Commissions (SECs), which of the following statements is/are true?

  1. SECs are appointed by the Governor of respective states as per Article 243K.

  2. They supervise elections to municipalities and Panchayats, independent of the Central Election Commission.

  3. The term of office for State Election Commissioners is 6 years as fixed by the Parliament.

  4. Removal of State Election Commissioner follows the same procedure as removal of a High Court judge.

Consider the functions of the District Election Officer (DEO) and Returning Officer (RO). Which of the following statements are correct?

  1. The DEO supervises election work in a district.

  2. The RO conducts elections in its respective Parliamentary or Assembly constituency.

  3. DEO appoints presiding and polling officers in Union Territories.

Which of the following statements about political parties and their recognition are correct?

  1. A political party must secure 6% of valid votes in four or more states and win four Lok Sabha seats to be recognized as a national party.

  2. A state party must secure 6% of valid votes in a state and win two seats in the state’s Legislative Assembly to be recognized as a state party.

  3. The Election Commission conducts elections to local self-governing bodies like Panchayats.