Q1. How long before polling does the official election campaign end?
- 72 hours
- 24 hours
- 48 hours
- 1 week
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?
- Any citizen
- Any voter or candidate
- Only Election Commission
- Only defeated candidates
Correct Option: 2. Any voter or candidate.
Explanation: Election petitions can be filed by any elector or candidate in the High Court if they believe malpractice occurred.
Q3. Which of these cannot be questioned in a court of law according to the Constitution?
- Counting of votes
- Delimitation of constituencies
- Election result
- Appointment of Presiding Officers
Correct Option: 2. Delimitation of constituencies.
Explanation: The orders of the Delimitation Commission are final and not subject to judicial review as per the Constitution.
Q4. Who supervises the election work in a state under ECI’s direction?
- District Collector
- Chief Minister
- Chief Electoral Officer (CEO)
- State Election Commission
Correct Option: 3. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO).
Explanation: The CEO oversees state-level election processes under the guidance of the ECI.
Q5. What is the purpose of deploying Micro Observers during elections?
- To observe national media coverage
- To observe polling at sensitive stations
- To manage campaign finance
- To count the votes
Correct Option: 2. To observe polling at sensitive stations.
Explanation: Micro Observers are posted at critical/sensitive polling stations to ensure compliance with procedures and report irregularities.