CBSE Questions for Class 9 Civics Electoral Politics Quiz 1 - MCQExams.com

Election is a procedure whereby the leaders are chosen ____________.
  • By selection
  • By promotion
  • By voting
  • By defection
To contest a Lok Sabha election, a person should be at least ______ years of age. 
  • 20
  • 18
  • 25
  • 35
Which statutory body is entrusted with the responsibility of preparing the electoral list?
  • Election Commission
  • Planning Commission
  • State Assembly
  • Union Parliament
A person was born inHe/she is not eligible to contest for which of the following elections in 2014?
  • Lok Sabha
  • Rajya Sabha
  • President
  • Both B and C
Name the statutory body which is entitled to lay down the procedure for elections _______________.
  • Election Commission
  • Parliament
  • Electoral college
  • President
Who gives recognition to political parties as National parties or regional parties?
  • Parliament
  • President of India
  • Election Commission of India
  • Prime Minister of India
Which of the following persons were given voting rights in British India in 1937 elections?
(A) Raj who was 28 years old and not educated.
(B) Ram who was 25 years old and is a graduate.
(C) Sita who was 21 years old and is a tax payer.
(D) John who was 27 years old and is not educated.
(E) Mary who was 25 years old and is not educated.
  • Ram, Sita and John
  • Ram, John
  • Ram only
  • All of the above
In case of electoral malpractice, who has the power to declare the election of the member invalid?
  • Chief Election Commissioner
  • Returning Officer
  • Supreme Court
  • Supreme Court or High Court
Which of these is not a good reason to say that Indian elections are democratic?
  • India has the largest numbers of voters in the world.
  • India's Election Commission is very powerful.
  • In India, everyone above the age of 18 has a right to vote.
  • In India, the losing parties accept the electoral verdict.
  • None of these
Which of the following is prohibited according to our election law?
  • Using radio or television for campaigning
  • Using government resources for campaigning
  • Highlighting the corruption of the opponents
  • Issuing advertisements in the newspapers
Which of the following is not a function of the election commission?
  • Preparation of electoral rolls
  • Revision of electoral rolls
  • Making schedule for elections
  • Selection of candidates for contesting in election
For the Minority Representation which of the following method is adopted?
  • Proportional Representation System
  • Separate Electorate System
  • Joint Electorate with Reservation of seats system
  • All the above
In the elections, there are winners and losers.
  • True
  • False
Choose the correct option from the options complete the sentences:
The essence of democracy is_________.
  • Universal adult franchise
  • Decentralisation of power
  • Policy of reservation of sets
  • Judicial decision
In the context of qualifications of contesting the election of the President, which of the following statement is incorrect.
  • He should be citizen of India
  • He should not hold office of profit
  • He should be qualified for the election of the House of People
  • He should be aged $$30$$
Who has the duty to set up elections booths ?
  • Polling Officer
  • Returning Officer
  • Election Commissioner
  • Booth Level Officer
Who fixes the exact dates for elections in India?
  • Prime Minister
  • Election Commission
  • President
  • Supreme Court
Which among the following is not the function of Returning officer ?
  • Scrutinising the nomination papers of the contestants
  • Preparation of ballot papers with the allotted symbols for the contestants
  • Allotment of symbols for the contesting candidates
  • Protecting the electoral booths against malpractices
The Election Commission of India, recognized six national parties in _____________.
  • 2000
  • 2002
  • 2004
  • 2006
Special facilities are provided by the Election Commission to the parties which are _______________.
  • National
  • Recognized
  • Regional
  • Historical
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