{"id":2994,"date":"2025-11-27T13:46:06","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T13:46:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=2994"},"modified":"2025-11-27T13:46:07","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T13:46:07","slug":"mcqs-based-on-political-science-164","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=2994","title":{"rendered":"MCQs Based On Political Science- (164)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1. In which year did the Election Commission begin using Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) on a trial basis?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">1989<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">1991<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">1998<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">2004<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 3. 1998. <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> EVMs were introduced in 1989 legally, but first used experimentally in 1998 in state assembly elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Delhi.\n\n\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2. What is the punishment for selling liquor in a polling area during 48 hours before the poll?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">\u20b9500 fine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Up to 6 months imprisonment or \u20b92,000 fine or both<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Disqualification from voting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Warning and closure of shop<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. Up to 6 months imprisonment or \u20b92,000 fine or both. <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Electoral reforms prohibit liquor sales 48 hours before polling in the area, to ensure fair voting conditions. Violation attracts legal penalties.\n\n\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q3. Which committee\u2019s recommendations led to classification of candidates into recognized, unrecognized, and independent categories in ballots?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Tankha Committee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Dinesh Goswami Committee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Law Commission \u2013 244th Report<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Second ARC<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. Dinesh Goswami Committee. <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The 1990 committee suggested classifying candidates on ballots by party recognition status. This was implemented in 1996 to simplify voting.<br\/>\n<b>Dinesh Goswami Committee on Electoral Reforms (1990)<\/b><br\/>\nThe Dinesh Goswami Committee was a significant official effort to review and suggest improvements in India\u2019s electoral system.<br\/>\n\n<b> Background:<\/b><br\/>\n<b>Appointed by:<\/b> National Front Government (headed by V.P. Singh)<br\/>\n\n<b>Year:<\/b> 1990<br\/>\n\n<b>Chairman:<\/b> Dinesh Goswami, then Union Law Minister<br\/>\n\n<b>Objective:<\/b> To suggest comprehensive electoral reforms to ensure free and fair elections and improve public trust in democracy.<br\/>\n\n<b>Key Recommendations of the Committee:<\/b><br\/>\n<b> 1. Electoral Process<\/b><br\/>\n<b>Use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs):<\/b> Recommended legal backing to introduce EVMs (though implemented later).<br\/>\n\n<b>Lowering of Voting Age:<\/b> Supported reducing the voting age from 21 to 18 (implemented via 61st Amendment in 1988).<br\/>\n\n<b>Avoidance of Bye-elections:<\/b> Suggested no bye-election if the term left is less than a year.<br\/>\n\n<b> 2. Political Parties<\/b><br\/>\n<b>State Funding of Elections:<\/b> Supported partial state funding of elections, especially for recognized political parties.<br\/>\n\n<b>Internal Democracy:<\/b> Urged political parties to maintain democratic functioning and transparency in candidate selection.<br\/>\n\n<b>3. Criminalisation of Politics<\/b><br\/>\nRecommended disqualification of candidates with serious criminal charges (especially after framing of charges, not just conviction).<br\/>\n\n<b> 4. Election Campaign &#038; Expenditure<\/b><br\/>\n-Strict ceiling on campaign expenditure.<br\/>\n\n-Recommended monitoring and auditing of party finances.<br\/>\n\n-Suggested ban on religious or caste-based appeals during campaigns.<br\/>\n\n<b>5. Electoral Administration<\/b><br\/>\n-Suggested strengthening the Election Commission&#8217;s autonomy and powers.<br\/>\n\n-Recommended deputation of staff to EC for electoral duties under its full control (implemented in 1988).<br\/>\n\n<b>Reforms Implemented from Its Recommendations (in 1996):<\/b><br\/>\nMany recommendations were implemented through the Electoral Reforms of 1996, including:<br\/>\n\n-Listing of candidates in 3 categories (recognized party, unrecognized, independent)<br\/>\n\n-Disqualification under National Honour Act<br\/>\n\n-Prohibition on liquor sales 48 hours before polling<br\/>\n\n-Paid holiday for voters on polling day<br\/>\n\n-Prohibition of arms near polling booths<br\/>\n\n-Limiting candidates to contest from only two constituencies<br\/>\n\n<b>Significance:<\/b><br\/>\n-It laid the groundwork for later reforms, including those by Law Commission and Election Commission.<br\/>\n\n-Brought the issue of electoral reforms into national focus, especially related to money power and criminalization.\n\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q4. What is the time limit for holding by-elections after a seat becomes vacant, as per electoral reforms?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">3 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">6 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">1 year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">No fixed time limit<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. 6 months. <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> By-elections must be held within six months of a vacancy unless the remainder of the term is less than a year or special exemption is granted.\n\n\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q5. Which committee gave the 244th and 255th reports on Electoral Disqualifications and Reforms?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Election Commission of India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">J.S. Verma Committee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Law Commission of India<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">National Commission to Review the Constitution<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 3. Law Commission of India. <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The Law Commission issued these detailed reports in 2014 (244th) and 2015 (255th), addressing disqualifications and major reforms in electoral laws.\n\n\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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