Q1. Which of the following scenarios would not lead to disqualification under the Tenth Schedule? View Answer Correct Option: 2. A nominated MP joins a political party seven months after taking oath Explanation: A nominated member has a six-month window from the date of taking seat to join a political party. Joining after that period, […]
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Q1. The Anti-Defection Law was introduced through which Constitutional Amendment? View Answer Correct Option: 3. 52nd Amendment Act, 1985. Explanation: The Anti-Defection Law was enacted through the 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985, which added the Tenth Schedule to the Constitution to prevent political defections by legislators. Q2. What is the primary objective of the Anti-Defection
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Q1. What was the increased security deposit for general candidates contesting Lok Sabha elections as per 2009 reform? View Answer Correct Option: 3. ₹25,000. Explanation: The security deposit for Lok Sabha elections was raised from ₹10,000 to ₹25,000 to discourage non-serious candidates. Q2. Which of the following statements is true regarding exit polls? View Answer
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Q1. When was the “NOTA” (None of the Above) option first introduced in Indian elections? View Answer Correct Option: 3. 2013. Explanation: The NOTA option was introduced in 2013 following a Supreme Court directive in the PUCL case. It was first implemented in elections to state legislative assemblies of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Delhi, and
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Q1. What is the penalty for furnishing false information in the candidate affidavit? View Answer Correct Option: 2. Imprisonment up to 6 months or fine or both. Explanation: Furnishing false information in the affidavit constitutes an electoral offence and is punishable by up to 6 months in jail, a fine, or both. Q2. What type
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Q1. In which year was the number of proposers for Presidential and Vice-Presidential elections increased? View Answer Correct Option: 2. 1997. Explanation: In 1997, to discourage non-serious candidates, the number of proposers and seconders was increased to 50 for the President and 20 for the Vice-President, and the security deposit was increased to ₹15,000. Q2.
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Q1. In which year did the Election Commission begin using Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) on a trial basis? View Answer Correct Option: 3. 1998. Explanation: EVMs were introduced in 1989 legally, but first used experimentally in 1998 in state assembly elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Delhi. Q2. What is the punishment for selling liquor
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Q1. Who appointed the Tarkunde Committee on Electoral Reforms in 1974? View Answer Correct Option: 3. Jayaprakash Narayan. Explanation: The Tarkunde Committee was an unofficial committee appointed by Jaya Prakash Narayan during his “Total Revolution” movement to suggest electoral reforms. Q2. What was the major reform introduced by the 61st Constitutional Amendment Act of 1988?
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Q1. What is the maximum time limit for filling a vacancy through a by-election under the Representation of the People Act, 1951? View Answer Correct Option: 2. 6 months. Explanation: As per Section 151A of the RPA, 1951, a bye-election must be held within six months of a vacancy occurring, provided the remainder of the
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Q1. Which of the following is not a responsibility under the Representation of the People Act, 1951? View Answer Correct Option: 1. Registration of electors. Explanation: Registration of electors is covered under the Representation of the People Act, 1950. The 1951 Act deals with election conduct, disqualification, offences, and disputes. Q2. What does the Election
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