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Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the 91st and 97th Constitutional Amendments.
i. The 91st Amendment (2003) amended the 10th Schedule to disqualify members who stay away from a political party merger under the anti-defection law.
ii. The 97th Amendment (2012) added Article 43B to promote voluntary formation, democratic control, and professional management of cooperative societies.
iii. The 91st Amendment received Presidential assent on 12 January 2012. iv. The 97th Amendment inserted the right to form cooperative societies as a fundamental right under Article 19(c).
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?
Consider the following about the powers and duties of the Election Commission:
The Election Commission can disqualify candidates for failing to submit election expense accounts.
The Election Commission can advise the President and Governors on post-election disqualifications.
The Election Commission regulates the party symbol allotment and conducts a quasi-judicial function in party disputes.
Regarding the Election Commission’s power under Article 329 of the Constitution, which of the following statements are correct?
Courts cannot question the validity of laws relating to delimitation of constituencies.
Election results can be challenged only through election petitions as provided by the legislature.
Elections to local bodies can be challenged in the Supreme Court directly.
Consider the following statements related to the 61st Constitutional Amendment:
It lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years.
The amendment came into force in 1989.
Rajiv Gandhi was the Prime Minister when it was passed.
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the ‘None of the Above’ (NOTA) option in Indian elections?
NOTA was first implemented worldwide in France.
In India, NOTA was made mandatory on ballot papers by Supreme Court in 2013.
If NOTA receives most votes, new elections must be held with new candidates.
Consider the following statements regarding the State Election Commission:
The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor.
The tenure of the State Election Commissioner is 5 years or till age 65, whichever is earlier.
The State Election Commissioner can be removed only on grounds and procedure similar to High Court Judges.
Consider the functions of the District Election Officer (DEO) and Returning Officer (RO). Which of the following statements are correct?
The DEO supervises election work in a district.
The RO conducts elections in its respective Parliamentary or Assembly constituency.
DEO appoints presiding and polling officers in Union Territories.
Regarding the conditions for a party to be recognized as a National Party in India, which of the following is/are true?
Party secures 6% of valid votes in any four or more states and wins 4 Lok Sabha seats.
Party wins 2% of Lok Sabha seats across the country with candidates elected from at least three states.
Party is recognized as State Party in 2 states.
Which of the following statements about the tenure and removal of Election Commissioners are correct?
Chief Election Commissioner has a fixed 6-year tenure or till age 65, whichever is earlier.
Other Election Commissioners can be removed only on recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
The President can unilaterally remove any Election Commissioner.
Which of the following powers does the Election Commission possess?
Power to prepare and revise electoral rolls.
Power to cancel polls in case of electoral malpractice.
Power to determine the maximum number of political parties allowed in elections.
Power to grant recognition and allot election symbols to political parties.
Which of the following statements about the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner are correct?
The appointment is made by the President of India.
The 2023 Bill mandates that appointees must have held a post equivalent to Secretary to Government of India.
The Search Committee preparing the panel is headed by the Minister of Law and Justice.
The Chief Justice of India is a permanent member of the Selection Committee for appointments now.
Consider the following statements regarding NOTA (None of the Above) option:
NOTA allows voters to reject all candidates and such votes can invalidate the election.
NOTA was mandated by the Supreme Court in 2013 and introduced in electronic voting machines soon after.
The NOTA button’s original color was pink, later changed to white for parliamentary elections.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
4. Consider the following statements on the Election Commission’s jurisdiction:
(i) It conducts elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and offices of President and Vice-President.
(ii) The Election Commission has control over elections to Panchayats and Municipalities.
(iii) The State Election Commissions are independent of Election Commission of India and handle local body elections.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
3. Consider the following statements on Article 324 of the Constitution:
Article 324 vests the superintendence, direction, and control of elections to Parliament and State Legislatures in the Election Commission.
The President appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners based on recommendations of a selection committee consisting of the PM, Leader of Opposition, and Chief Justice of India (CJI).
Only the Chief Election Commissioner acts as chairman and has veto power over other Commissioners.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the tenure and removal of Election Commissioners:
The term of office for Election Commissioners is 6 years or until they attain 65 years of age, whichever is earlier.
The President can remove any Election Commissioner without consulting the Chief Election Commissioner.
The Chief Election Commissioner holds equal powers as other Election Commissioners in decision making.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
ഇന്ത്യൻ തിരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പ് കമ്മീഷനെ സംബന്ധിച്ച് താഴെ പറയുന്ന പ്രസ്താവനകൾ പരിഗണിക്കുക:
ചീഫ് ഇലക്ഷൻ കമ്മീഷണറെ നിയമിക്കുന്നത് ഇന്ത്യൻ രാഷ്ട്രപതിയാണ്, ഭരണഘടനയിൽ ഇതിന് പ്രത്യേക യോഗ്യതകളൊന്നും നിർദ്ദേശിച്ചിട്ടില്ല.
സുപ്രീം കോടതി ജഡ്ജിമാർക്ക് ബാധകമായ നടപടിക്രമങ്ങൾ പാലിക്കാതെ ചീഫ് ഇലക്ഷൻ കമ്മീഷണറെ പുറത്താക്കാൻ തിരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പ് കമ്മീഷന് കഴിയും.
ഇന്ത്യൻ തിരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പ് കമ്മീഷൻ ലോകസഭയിലേക്കുള്ള തിരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പുകൾ മാത്രമേ മേൽനോട്ടം ചെയ്യുന്നുള്ളൂ, സംസ്ഥാന നിയമസഭകളിലേക്കുള്ള തിരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പുകൾക്ക് അത് ബാധകമല്ല.
മുകളിൽ നൽകിയിട്ടുള്ള പ്രസ്താവനകളിൽ ഏതാണ്/ഏവയാണ് ശരി?
Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Election Commission of India?
i. The Election Commission is a permanent constitutional body established under Article 324.
ii. It has the power to conduct elections to the offices of the President and Vice-President.
iii. The Chief Election Commissioner has veto power over decisions made by other Election Commissioners.
iv. The Election Commission supervises elections to local self-government bodies like Panchayats and Municipalities.
Which of the following statements about the first Lok Sabha elections is/are correct?
The first Lok Sabha elections were held from 1951 to 1952.
The state of Himachal Pradesh (Chini Taluk) had elections during the first Lok Sabha polls.
Shyam Sharan Negi was the first person to vote in the Lok Sabha elections.
The total seats contested in the first Lok Sabha were 545.
Identify correct statements related to election deposits and expenditure limits:
The deposit amount for candidates contesting the Lok Sabha elections is Rs. 25,000 for general candidates.
SC/ST candidates have to deposit half the amount as general candidates in Lok Sabha elections.
Maximum election expenditure for Lok Sabha candidates in large states was hiked to Rs. 95 lakh recently.
The deposit amount for the Vice President elections is Rs. 50,000.
Choose the correct statements regarding the Election Commission’s structure and appointment:
The President appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners as per Article 324.
The Chief Election Commissioner serves as the Chairperson but holds no greater powers than others.
The 2023 Amendment establishes a Search Committee headed by the Minister of Law to shortlist candidates.
The Constitutional qualifications for Election Commissioners are explicitly laid down.
Consider the following about political parties and their election symbols:
The symbol of the Bharatiya Janata Party is the Lotus.
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) symbol includes a hammer and sickle and a star.
The Indian National Congress symbol is the Elephant.
The Aam Aadmi Party’s symbol is the Broom.
Which are correct?
Which of the following correctly describe the Election Commission’s role in election disputes and conduct?
Courts have no jurisdiction over elections except through election petitions as per Article 329.
The Election Commission decides the validity of laws on delimitation of constituencies.
It decides the schedule and date of elections in consultation with the President.
Election Commission’s opinion is binding on the President and Governors on disqualification matters.
Choose the right statements regarding elections and voting age in India:
The legal voting age was lowered from 21 to 18 by the 61st Amendment in 1989.
Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was serving when the 61st Amendment was enacted.
Manipur was the first state in India to hold elections based on adult suffrage.
Every Indian citizen aged 18 or above can vote without restriction.
Which among the following facts about the political parties and their founders is/are correct?
The Indian National Congress was founded by A.O. Hume.
Shiv Sena was founded by Bal Thackeray.
The Bahujan Samaj Party was founded by Kanshi Ram.
Bharatiya Jana Sangh was founded by Syama Prasad Mukherjee.
Regarding the State Election Commissions (SECs), which of the following statements is/are true?
SECs are appointed by the Governor of respective states as per Article 243K.
They supervise elections to municipalities and Panchayats, independent of the Central Election Commission.
The term of office for State Election Commissioners is 6 years as fixed by the Parliament.
Removal of State Election Commissioner follows the same procedure as removal of a High Court judge.
Choose the correct statements about the tenure and salary of Election Commissioners:
The term of office of Election Commissioners is 6 years or until 65 years of age, whichever is earlier.
The salaries of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.
Other Election Commissioners cannot be removed without the Chief Election Commissioner's recommendation.
The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed by the President on any grounds without special procedure.
Consider the following statements regarding the criteria for recognition of national political parties in India:
A party must secure at least 6% of valid votes in four or more states and win four Lok Sabha seats from any state(s).
A party winning 2% of Lok Sabha seats from at least three states qualifies as a national party.
Being recognized as a state party in four states automatically qualifies a party as a national party.
Winning 10% of assembly seats in any state qualifies a party as a national party.
Which are correct?
Which of the following are true regarding VVPAT (Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail) in India?
VVPAT provides a physical slip to voters verifying their vote cast electronically.
The first pilot VVPAT use was in Nagaland in 2013.
Goa was the first state to use VVPAT in all assembly constituencies in 2017.
Kerala implemented VVPAT in 12 constituencies before nationwide implementation.
Choose the correct statements regarding the NOTA (None of the Above) option in Indian elections:
NOTA was first introduced in India after a Supreme Court ruling in 2013.
India was the first country globally to introduce NOTA in electronic voting machines.
If NOTA gets the highest number of votes, the election is repeated in that constituency.
The NOTA symbol was designed by the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad.
Consider the following statements about the appointment and removal of Election Commissioners in India:
The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) can only be removed by impeachment similar to a Supreme Court judge.
The other Election Commissioners can be removed by the President without any recommendation.
According to the 2023 Amendment Bill, appointment of Election Commissioners is made by a committee excluding the Chief Justice of India.
The service conditions of Election Commissioners cannot be varied to their disadvantage after appointment.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
Which of the following statements about the powers and functions of the Election Commission are correct?
The Election Commission has quasi-judicial powers related to disqualification of elected members.
It can cancel polls in cases of booth capturing and election rigging.
The Commission has exclusive powers to recognize political parties and allot their election symbols.
The Election Commission also supervises local body elections across all states.
Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the Election Commission of India (ECI):
The Election Commission of India was established as a permanent constitutional body under Article 324 of the Constitution.
The Commission initially started as a single-member body but became a multi-member body only in 1993.
The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) has equal powers and authority as other Election Commissioners, and decisions in case of dissent are based on majority.
The term of Election Commissioners is fixed only by the Parliament and not specified in the Constitution.
Consider the following statements about political parties in India:
The Indian National Congress, founded in 1885, uses the symbol of a hand.
A political party can be recognized as a national party if it is recognized as a state party in four states.
The Communist Party of India (CPI) split in 1964 due to ideological differences between the Soviet Union and China.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?