UPSC Indian Polity and Civics Election Question Bank

done Elections Total Questions - 6

• question_answer1)

  Consider the following statements:

  1. The party system and the elections in India are based on single member constituencies, first- past-the-post system and a bicameral legislature.

  2. The first general elections (Parliamentary Elections) were held in India in the year 1950 following the ratification of the Constitution.

  Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
  A)
   Only 1              done clear
  B)
   Only 2 done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2     done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer2)

  In which of the following circumstances, are the courts debarred from interfering in electoral matters?

  1. Delimitation of constituencies

  2. Allotment of seats to the constituencies

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
  A)
   Only 1              done clear
  B)
   Only 2 done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2     done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer3)
  The registration of political parties is done as per the provisions/decision of:
  A)
   Article 324 of the Constitution done clear
  B)
   The Representation of the People Act, 1951 done clear
  C)
   The Election Commission by itself done clear
  D)
   The Election Commission in consultation with cabinet committee on political affairs done clear
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• question_answer4)
  The area of a Lok Sabha constituency for the purpose of general election is determined by the:
  A)
   Delimitation Commission done clear
  B)
   Election Commission of India done clear
  C)
   Census Commission done clear
  D)
   President done clear
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• question_answer5)

  Which of the following are the true functions of the electoral process in a democracy like India?

  1. To keep the government responsive to the popular will

  2. To bring together citizens to choose public decision makers

  3. To change the government periodically if necessary

  4. To support a competitive party system

  Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
  A)
   1 and 2            done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 3 done clear
  C)
   1, 3 and 4                     done clear
  D)
   2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer6)
  The 'first-past-the-post' electoral system, prevalent in India, refers to:
  A)
   A system of proportional representation of weighted voting in a multi-member constituency done clear
  B)
   Single ballot, plural member majority voting system done clear
  C)
   An electoral system in which the person winning the most votes of the votes cast in a constituency (single ballot, single member) is declared elected done clear
  D)
   A system in which the winning candidate has to secure a plurality as well as majority of the votes cast done clear
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