Q1.Which constitutional provision was used to bar the increase of parliamentary seats until 2026, despite population growth reflected in newer censuses? View Answer Correct Option: 4. 84th Amendment to the Constitution. Explanation: The 84th Amendment (2001) amended Articles 82 and 170 to freeze the total number of seats in Parliament and State Assemblies based on […]
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Q1. Under which Act is the allocation of seats in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies provided? View Answer Correct Option: 2. Representation of the People Act, 1950. Explanation: The Representation of the People Act, 1950 provides for the allocation of seats in the House of the People (Lok Sabha) and in State Legislative
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Q1. What is the function of Awareness Observers during elections? View Answer Correct Option: 3. Monitor voter awareness campaigns and media code compliance. Explanation: Awareness Observers monitor voter education, turnout gaps, and check paid news and media-related violations. Q2. Which of the following constitutional articles abolished separate electorates based on religion, race, caste, or sex?
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Q1. How long before polling does the official election campaign end? View Answer Correct Option: 3. 48 hours. Explanation: Campaigning must stop 48 hours before the close of polling to allow voters time to make a free and informed decision. Q2. Who can challenge the validity of an election in court? View Answer Correct Option:
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Q1. Who has the final authority to decide the recognition of political parties and allocation of symbols? View Answer Correct Option: 4. Election Commission of India. Explanation: Under the Symbols Order, 1968, the ECI is the sole authority to recognize parties and allot election symbols. Q2. In which scenario can the President dissolve the Lok
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Q1. Which of the following authorities conducts polling at a polling station? View Answer Correct Option: 4. Presiding Officer. Explanation: The Presiding Officer, along with Polling Officers, manages polling at each polling station. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) 1.Senior-most election official at state/UT level. 2.Acts as a bridge between ECI and state administration. 3.Coordinates logistics, deployment,
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Q1. Which constitutional provision prevents state legislatures from overriding parliamentary laws related to elections? View Answer Correct Option: 3. Article 328. Explanation: Article 328 allows state legislatures to make laws regarding elections only for matters not covered by parliamentary legislation. It ensures that parliamentary laws take precedence. Q2. In the event of a discrepancy between
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Q1. Under which Article of the Constitution is the Election Commission of India established? View Answer Correct Option: 3. Article 324. Explanation: Article 324 of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of the Election Commission of India and vests it with the power of superintendence, direction, and control of elections. Q2. What is the
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Q1. What is the minimum number of Lok Sabha seats a party must win from at least three different states to be recognised as a national party under current rules? View Answer Correct Option: 1. 2% of total Lok Sabha seats Explanation: One of the criteria to become a national party is winning 2% of
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Q1. What was the main purpose of the 95th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2009? View Answer Correct Option: 2. To extend reservation and special representation for SCs/STs and Anglo-Indians till 2020 Explanation: The 95th Amendment extended the provisions under Article 334, allowing reservation of seats for SCs/STs and nomination of Anglo-Indians in legislatures until January 25,
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