Important multiple-choice questions (MCQs) related to the Election Commission of India:
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Q. Consider the
following statements: (UPSC 2017) 1.
The
Election Commission of India is a five-member body. 2.
Union
Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of
both general elections and bye-elections. 3.
Election
Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognised
political parties. Which of the statements given
above is/are correct? a)
1
and 2 only b)
2
only c)
2
and 3 only d)
3
only Answer: (d) |
Q 1. What is the primary role of the Election Commission
of India?
a)
Implementing foreign policy
b)
Conducting and supervising elections
c)
Enforcing labour laws
d)
Regulating telecommunications
Answer (b)
Q 2. How is the Chief Election Commissioner of India
appointed?
a)
Elected by the President
b)
Appointed by the Prime Minister
c)
Elected by the Parliament
d)
Appointed by the President
Answer (d)
Q 3. Which body ensures the conduct of free and fair
elections in India?
a)
Parliament of India
b)
Supreme Court of India
c)
Election Commission of India
d)
Prime Minister's Office
Answer (c)
Q 4. How many Election Commissioners usually serve
alongside the Chief Election Commissioner in the Election Commission of India?
a)
One
b)
Two
c)
Three
d)
Four
Answer (b)
Q 5. The Chief Election Commissioner and Election
Commissioners in India enjoy a similar term of office to that of which top
official?
a)
Chairman of UPSC
b)
Prime Minister of India
c)
Chief Justice of India
d)
Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer (a)
Q 6. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with
the Election Commission of India?
a)
Article 324
b)
Article 356
c)
Article 370
d)
Article 51A
Answer (a)
Q 7. The Election Commission of India is an autonomous
constitutional authority responsible for?
a)
Formulating economic policies
b)
Conducting elections at the state level
c)
Conducting elections at the local level
d)
Conducting elections at the national level
Answer (d)
Q 8. In case of a dispute related to the election of the
President and Vice-President of India, the Election Commission consults which
body?
a)
Supreme Court
b)
Prime Minister
c)
Speaker of Lok Sabha
d)
Chief Justice of High Court
Answer (a)
Q 9. Which of the following is a function of the Election
Commission of India?
a)
Implementing foreign policy
b)
Conducting census surveys
c)
Conducting public health campaigns
d)
Delimitation of constituencies
Answer ()
10. The Election Commission ensures that political
parties and candidates adhere to the code of conduct during elections, which is
known as?
b) Code
of Ethics
c) Model
Code of Conduct
d)
Political Conduct Norms
Answer (c)
Q 11. Consider the following statements regarding the new
bill 2023 on CEC and other ECs:
1.
They
hold office for a term of six years.
2.
The
age limit of 65 years.
3.
They
will not be eligible for re-appointment.
Which of the
statements given above is/are correct?
a)
1 and
2 only
b)
1 and
3 only
c)
2 and
3 only
d)
1, 2
and 3
Answer (d)
Q 12.
According to The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners
(Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023, who will
not consist under the Selection Committee:
a)
The
Prime Minister
b)
The
Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha
c)
The
Chief Justice of India (CJI)
d)
A Union
Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister
Answer (c)
Q 13. Chief
Election Commissioner of India (CEC) can be removed from the office by:
a)
The
President of India
b)
Both
the houses of Parliament
c)
The
Prime Minister of India
d)
Both
(a) and (b)
Answer (d)
Q 14. The CEC
and other ECs may submit their resignation to:
a)
The President
of India
b)
The
Chief Justice of India
c)
The
Prime Minister of India
d)
The
Attorney General of India
Answer (a)
Q 15. Who was
the first Chief Election Commissioner of India?
a)
Sukumar
Sen
b)
Shiv
Kumar Sen
c)
Sukumar
Roy
d)
Shiv
Kumar Ghosh
Answer (a)
16. Who was
the first women Chief Election Commissioner of India?
a)
V.D.
Ramabai
b)
K.N.
Sunithi
c)
T.S.
Ganguly
d)
V.S.
Ramadevi
Answer (d)
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