Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
Consider the following statements regarding the election campaign period in India: 1. The official campaign period is usually six months. 2. Political parties prepare for elections well before the official campaign period begins. 3. During the campaign, candidates contact voters and mobilize supporters. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following best describes the role of 'Agents' of candidates inside the polling booth?
Consider the following statements regarding the Election Commission of India (ECI): 1. The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) is appointed by the President of India. 2. The CEC is answerable to the President and can be removed by the President if the ruling party is dissatisfied. 3. Government officers on election duty work under the control of the government, not the ECI. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following powers is NOT exercised by the Election Commission of India?
Consider the following statements regarding the "Electronic Voting Machines" (EVMs): 1. Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are used to record the votes of the citizens. 2. EVMs display only the party symbols and not the names of the candidates. 3. Independent candidates are not allotted any election symbol on the EVM. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the 'Model Code of Conduct' agreed upon by political parties in India, which of the following statements is incorrect?
What is the primary objective behind reserving constituencies for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in India?
In the framework of representative democracy under the Indian Constitution, the fixation of the number of Lok Sabha constituencies is primarily guided by which consideration?
Which one of the following statements regarding the Electoral Roll in India is not correct?
In the context of the Indian electoral system, what is the primary purpose of the 'Security Deposit' made by a candidate?
The "Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023" is primarily associated with which of the following objectives?
In the context of electoral representation at the State level, the number of directly elected members of a Legislative Assembly corresponds to which of the following?
In the context of the Indian electoral system, what is the primary distinction between a 'General Election' and a 'By-election'?
With reference to the 'Electoral Roll' in India, consider the following statements: 1. The Electoral Roll is revised every year to add the names of those who have turned 18. 2. The government has no role in updating the list of voters. 3. All eligible citizens, barring disqualifications like criminal record or unsound mind, have a right to be included. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Regarding the Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC), which of the following statements is correct?
Consider the following statements regarding the mechanism of decision-making in a democracy: 1. In a large community, it is practically impossible for all citizens to sit together daily to take all decisions. 2. A rule of the people is impossible even if all citizens possess equal time and knowledge. 3. In most modern democracies, governance is carried out directly by the people rather than through representatives. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following conditions must be fulfilled for an election to be considered strictly 'democratic'? 1. Every vote should have equal value. 2. Elections must be held at regular intervals. 3. Candidates must possess a minimum educational qualification to ensure competent governance. 4. The candidate with the least votes should get elected. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements regarding Electoral Constituencies in India: 1. India follows a system where the country is divided into different areas for purposes of elections. 2. For Lok Sabha elections, the country is divided into 600 constituencies. 3. The Constitution requires that each constituency should have a roughly equal population living within it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the reservation of seats in the Lok Sabha, consider the following 1. Seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) irrespective of their proportion in the population. 2. The reservation of seats ensures that the voices of disadvantaged groups are heard in Parliament. 3. Currently, the number of seats reserved for Scheduled Castes is higher than that for Scheduled Tribes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The system of 'Reserved Constituencies' was introduced by the Constitution makers primarily because:
Consider the following statements regarding reservation in local bodies: 1. Reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBC) in local bodies is left to the discretion of State Legislatures. 2. The proportion of seats reserved for OBCs is uniform across all states. 3. No seats are reserved for women in rural and urban local bodies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Electoral Roll | 1. The official list of eligible voters B. Ward | 2. A subdivision of a municipality or village for local elections C. Assembly Constituency | 3. The division of a state for Assembly elections D. General Election | 4. Simultaneous elections in all constituencies
In the context of nomination of candidates for elections in India, consider the following: 1. The minimum age to contest an election is the same as the minimum age to vote. 2. Every candidate must make a security deposit when filing the nomination form. 3. Political parties nominate candidates who then receive the party symbol and support. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Following the directions of the Supreme Court, every candidate contesting an election must make a legal declaration regarding which of the following? 1. Serious criminal cases pending against them. 2. Details of assets and liabilities of the candidate and their family. 3. Educational qualifications of the candidate. 4. History of past political affiliations. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Why is there no educational qualification prescribed for candidates contesting elections in India? 1. It would deprive a majority of citizens of the right to contest elections. 2. Educational degrees are the only relevant measure of a person's ability to understand people's concerns. 3. It is fully in line with the spirit of democracy to restrict candidacy based on formal education. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I | List II A. Garibi Hatao | 1. Left Front (1977) B. Save Democracy | 2. Congress (1971) C. Land to the Tiller | 3. Telugu Desam Party (1983) D. Protect the Self-Respect of the Telugus | 4. Janata Party (1977)
According to India's election law, which of the following actions can lead to the rejection of a candidate's election? 1. Spending more than the prescribed limit in a constituency. 2. Appealing to voters in the name of caste or religion is permitted. 3. Using government resources for election campaigns. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following is considered a major challenge to free and fair elections in India? 1. The dominance of a few families in political parties. 2. The huge advantage enjoyed by candidates with money power. 3. The lack of meaningful choice offered to voters by major parties. 4. The excessive interference of the judiciary in the day-to-day campaigning. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of electoral processes in a democracy, the term “rigging” refers to which of the following practices?
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Level playing field' in elections: 1. It refers to a condition where all candidates have equal opportunities to appeal for votes. 2. The misuse of government facilities by the ruling party distorts the level playing field. 3. The Election Commission of India is mandated to ensure that this field remains level. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which one of the following provisions secures the independence of the Election Commission of India similar to that of the Judiciary?
With reference to the democratic principle underlying elections in India, Universal Adult Franchise in practice implies that:
Regarding the expenditure in elections, consider the following 1. Political parties and candidates often spend more money on campaigning than the official government expenditure on conducting elections. 2. The ceiling for election expenditure is the same for Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly elections. 3. The expenditure limit is monitored to ensure a fair chance for smaller parties. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Assertion (A): The Election Commission of India has the power to enforce the Model Code of Conduct. Reason (R): The Chief Election Commissioner is appointed by the President and reports directly to the Prime Minister's Office.
Which of the following is an example of the "Code of Conduct" violation?
During the election period, government officials deployed for election duty work under the control of:
In the parliamentary system followed in India, what is the essential requirement for a political party to form the government?
Consider the following statements regarding the acceptance of election outcomes in India: 1. In India, the defeated party invariably refuses to accept the election outcome. 2. Ruling parties routinely lose elections in India, unlike in some other democracies. 3. Candidates with criminal connections have been known to win elections due to money and muscle power. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of the Election Commission of India, a 'reserved symbol' is exclusively allotted to:
Assertion (A): The Election Commission of India acts as an autonomous constitutional authority. Reason (R): The Commission is administratively subordinate to the Ministry of Law and Justice.
With reference to elections in India, the 'Model Code of Conduct' refers to:
With reference to electoral competition in a democracy, the term “incumbent” denotes which of the following?
During the nomination process for an election, if a candidate fails to make the necessary legal declaration regarding assets and criminal antecedents, what is the likely consequence?
As per the provisions of the Constitution of India, the authority responsible for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner is:
The democratic principle of "one vote, one value" is best reflected in which of the following?