Which one of the following is correct in respect of the commencement of the election process in India?
60%
The recommendation for election is made by the government and the notification for election is issued by the Election Commission
20%
The recommendation for election is made by the Election Commission and the notification for election is issued by the Home Ministry at the Centre and Home Departments in the States
10%
The recommendation for election is made by the Election Commission and the notification for election is issued by the President and Governors of the States concerned
10%
Both the exercises of making a recommendation for election and that of issuing a notification in respect of it are done by the Election Commission
Q.2.
The Chief Election Commissioner of India holds office for a period of:
17%
Six years
0%
During the pleasure of the President
83%
For six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier
0%
For five years or till the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier
Q.3.
Which of the following is correct regarding booth capturing? 1.It has been defined in the Constitution after the 61 st amendment. 2.It includes the seizure of a polling booth to prevent the orderly conduct of elections. 3.It is also committed when any elector is threatened and prevented from going to the polling station to cast his vote. 4.It has been declared a cognizable offence punishable by imprisonment.
50%
2, 3, and 4
0%
1,2 and 3
0%
2 and 3
50%
1,2, 3 and 4
Q.4.
Which of the following does not come under the purview of the Election Commission?
60%
To conduct the election of PM of India
20%
To conduct the election of President of India
20%
To give recognition to the political parties
0%
To assign election symbols to the political parties
Q.5.
How many days-time is given for the candidates to file their nominations from the date of notification of the election?
29%
2 days
0%
4 days
0%
6 days
71%
8 days
Q.6.
Who is a Returning Officer?
14%
An officer who returns the unaccepted applications for allotment of land
14%
An officer who is sent back to his parent department
29%
An officer who is head of the State Assembly Secretariat
43%
An officer who is responsible for conducting election in a constituency and declares results
Q.7.
Which of the following activities indulged in by a candidate during an election campaign constitute corrupt practices? 1.Giving gifts to voters to induce them to vote. 2.Appealing for votes on the grounds of caste or religion. 3.False character assassination of other candidates. 4.Propagation and glorification of Sati
0%
I and II
0%
II and III
0%
I, II and III
100%
I, II, III and IV
Q.8.
The Electorate means:
11%
Those people who do not have the right to elect their representatives
67%
All the citizens who possess the right to vote and elect their representatives in an election
0%
Those people who have the right to be elected
22%
Those people who have the right to live in a country
Q.9.
Which one of the following is not a function of UPSC?
0%
It conducts examinations for the appointment to the services of the Union
62%
It shall be consulted on all matters relating to methods of recruitment to civil services and posts
8%
It shall be consulted on-all disciplinary matters affecting a person serving the Government of India
31%
It shall be consulted as regards the reservation of posts for backward classes, scheduled castes and tribes
Q.10.
Who appoints the Chairman of the UPSC?
88%
President
12%
Chief Justice of India
0%
Prime Minister
0%
Speaker of Lok Sabha
Q.11.
The control of the preparation of electoral rolls for Parliament and legislatures vests with the:
0%
Cabinet
0%
Prime Minister
100%
President
0%
Election Commission
Q.12.
Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
0%
President
33%
Prime Minister
0%
Parliament
67%
Chief Justice of India
Q.13.
Which among the following languages is not recognised in the Indian Constitution?
0%
Sanskrit
0%
Sindhi
0%
Urdu
100%
Pali
Q.14.
The Election Commission does not conduct the elections to the:
0%
Lok Sabha
0%
Rajya Sabha
100%
Local bodies
0%
President's elections
Q.15.
The Election Commission holds election for:
0%
The Parliament
0%
The Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies
50%
The Parliament, State Legislative Assemblies and State Legislative Councils
50%
The Parliament, State Legislatures and the posts of the President and the Vice-President
Q.16.
The members of a State Commission can be removed by the:
0%
Governor on a report by the Supreme Court
0%
Governor on a resolution passed by Parliament
33%
President on a report by the Supreme Court
67%
President on a resolution passed by Parliament
Q.17.
The Official Language Commission is responsible to the
0%
Prime Minister
0%
Speaker of the Lok Sabha
100%
President
0%
Official Language Commission
Q.18.
Which General Election in India was spread over a period of 100 days?
50%
First
0%
Second
50%
Fourth
0%
Third
Q.19.
Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a qualification for the election of the President of India?
0%
Must be a citizen of India
0%
Must have completed 35 years of age
100%
Must be qualified for election to the Rajya Sabha
0%
Must not hold any office of profit under the Government of India or of a State
Q.20.
Who among the following was elected as the President of India unopposed?
0%
Dr S Radhakrishnan
0%
VV Giri
0%
Neelam Sanjeeva Reddi
0%
Giani Zail Singh
Q.21.
State Assembly elections are conducted by the
0%
Chief Secretary of the State concerned
100%
Chief Election Commissioner
0%
Governor of the State concerned
0%
Chief Minister of the State concerned
Q.22.
How many languages have been originally listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India?
0%
18
0%
14
0%
25
0%
15
Q.23.
The term of office of the Chief Election Commissioner is _________ years.
0%
four
0%
five
100%
six
0%
three
Q.24.
The Chief Election Commissioner and members of the Election Commission can be removed from office by the
0%
Prime Minister
0%
President
0%
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India
0%
Same procedure as laid down for removal of Judges of the Supreme Court
Q.25.
The Returning Officers for the State Assembly Elections are appointed by the
100%
President
0%
Governor
0%
Election Commission
0%
Chief Electoral Officer
Q.26.
The first sitting of Union Parliament after the First General Election held in 1951-52 was on
100%
13.5.1952
0%
26.1.1952
0%
1.1.1992
0%
1.7.1952
Q.27.
The Indian States have been reorganised on the basis of
0%
economic conditions
100%
language of the people
0%
administrative convenience
0%
religion
Q.28.
The Election Commission enjoys
0%
a constitutional basis
0%
a statutoty basis
0%
an extra-constitutional basis
0%
no constitutional or statutory basis
Q.29.
The Election Commission is a
0%
tribunal
0%
civil court
0%
bench of the Delhi High Court
0%
bench of the Supreme Court
Q.30.
Elections to elect ____ are not controlled by the Election Commission.
0%
Members of Parliament
0%
Members of State Legislature
0%
President of India
0%
Members of Local Bodies
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