Q1. What is the function of Awareness Observers during elections?
- Ensure EVMs are working
- Monitor social media only
- Monitor voter awareness campaigns and media code compliance
- Record vote counts
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?
- Article 15
- Article 325
- Article 326
- Article 330
Correct Option: 2. Article 325.
Explanation: Article 325 mandates a single electoral roll, effectively abolishing separate electorates that existed during colonial times.
Q3. Which election body or officer is responsible for finalizing the list of contesting candidates after scrutiny and withdrawal?
- Election Commission of India
- Chief Electoral Officer
- District Election Officer
- Returning Officer
Correct Option: 4. Returning Officer.
Explanation: The Returning Officer handles scrutiny, withdrawals, and publishes the final list of contesting candidates.
Q4. What is the significance of the Model Code of Conduct being enforced from the date of election schedule announcement?
- It restricts civil liberties during elections
- It ensures the ruling party doesn’t misuse government machinery
- It bans media coverage of political campaigns
- It legalizes campaign expenditure
Correct Option: 2. It ensures the ruling party doesn’t misuse government machinery.
Explanation: The Model Code of Conduct creates a level playing field by restricting the use of official positions for campaign advantage.
Q5. Which of the following best describes the difference between a General Observer and a Micro Observer?
- General Observers only observe polling, Micro Observers observe media
- Micro Observers report to ECI directly; General Observers do not
- General Observers supervise entire constituency operations; Micro Observers focus on individual sensitive booths
- Micro Observers are appointed by the High Court
Correct Option: 3. General Observers supervise entire constituency operations; Micro Observers focus on individual sensitive booths.
Explanation: General Observers oversee the overall electoral process in constituencies, while Micro Observers focus on critical polling stations to ensure procedural compliance.