Regarding the voting age and election basis in India, choose the correct statements:
Adult suffrage for elections to Lok Sabha and State Assemblies is guaranteed under Article 326.
The voting age was lowered from 21 to 18 by the 61st Constitutional Amendment passed in 1989.
The first Indian state to conduct elections based on adult suffrage was Kerala.
Select the correct answer:
Consider the following statements on the National Voters' Day and milestones of the Election Commission:
The Election Commission celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2001.
National Voters' Day is observed on 25th January every year since 2011.
The headquarters of the Election Commission is Nirvachan Sadan, Mumbai.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Regarding the Election Commission’s composition and appointments, which of the following statements are correct?
Originally a single-member body, the Election Commission became a multi-member body post-1989.
The Chief Election Commissioner is always the senior-most Election Commissioner.
The President appoints Election Commissioners based on Constitution’s Article 324.
Select the correct answer:
Consider the following statements related to the tenure and removal of Election Commissioners:
The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed in the same manner as a Supreme Court judge.
Other Election Commissioners can be removed only on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
The President determines the term of service for all Election Commissioners without any constitutional provisions.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the Constitution and functioning of the Election Commission of India:
The Election Commission was constituted under Articles 324 to 329 of the Indian Constitution.
The Chief Election Commissioner has more powers than other Election Commissioners.
The superintendence, direction, and control of all elections to the Parliament, State Legislatures, President, and Vice-President are vested in the Election Commission under Article 324(1).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?