You have already completed the quiz before. Hence you can not start it again.
Quiz is loading...
You must sign in or sign up to start the quiz.
You have to finish following quiz, to start this quiz:
Results
0 of 5 questions answered correctly
Your time:
Time has elapsed
You have reached 0 of 0 points, (0)
Average score
Your score
Categories
Not categorized0%
Your result has been entered into leaderboard
Loading
1
2
3
4
5
Answered
Review
Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Proportional Representation system of election’. Choose the correct ones:
1. The entire country may be a single constituency.
2. Every constituency elects one representative only.
3. Voter votes for the party and not the candidates.
Select the correct answer from the code below:
Correct
In ‘Proportional Representation system of election’, the entire country may be a single constituency. Every constituency elects more than one representatives. Voter votes for the party and not the candidates.
Incorrect
In ‘Proportional Representation system of election’, the entire country may be a single constituency. Every constituency elects more than one representatives. Voter votes for the party and not the candidates.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
Which among the following statement are correct about Delimitation Commission:
1. It is appointed for the purpose of drawing up the boundaries of constituencies all over the country.
2. It is an independent body appointed by the Election Commission of India.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Who decides which constituency is to be reserved? On what basis is this decision taken? This decision is taken by an independent body called the Delimitation Commission. The Delimitation Commission is appointed by the President of India and works in collaboration with the Election Commission of India. It is appointed for the purpose of drawing up the boundaries of constituencies all over the country. A quota of constituencies to be reserved in each State is fixed depending on the proportion of SC or ST in that State
Incorrect
Who decides which constituency is to be reserved? On what basis is this decision taken? This decision is taken by an independent body called the Delimitation Commission. The Delimitation Commission is appointed by the President of India and works in collaboration with the Election Commission of India. It is appointed for the purpose of drawing up the boundaries of constituencies all over the country. A quota of constituencies to be reserved in each State is fixed depending on the proportion of SC or ST in that State
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
Which among the following statement are correct:
1. Election commission has always been a multi-member body
2. The timing and schedule for Loksabha election is decided by the President of India
3. Election commission can postpone or cancel the election if free and fair election is not possible
4. The CEC and the two Election Commissioners have equal powers to take all decisions relating to elections as a collective body
Select the correct answer from the code below:
Correct
The Election Commission of India can either be a single member or a multi-member body. Till 1989, the Election Commission was single member. Just before the 1989 general elections, two Election Commissioners were appointed, making the body multi-member. Soon after the elections, the Commission reverted to its single member status. In 1993, two Election Commissioners were once again appointed and the Commission became multi-member and has remained multi-member since then.
Incorrect
The Election Commission of India can either be a single member or a multi-member body. Till 1989, the Election Commission was single member. Just before the 1989 general elections, two Election Commissioners were appointed, making the body multi-member. Soon after the elections, the Commission reverted to its single member status. In 1993, two Election Commissioners were once again appointed and the Commission became multi-member and has remained multi-member since then.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
“In Indian context, we adopted the system of reserved constituencies”. Consider the following cases and choose the correct ones:
1. The Constitution provides for reservation of seats in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
2. The number of seats reserved for both of these groups is in proportion to their share in the population of India.
3. This decision to reserve a constituency is taken by an independent body called the Delimitation Commission.
Select the correct answer using the codes below
Correct
The Constitution provides for reservation of seats in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
The number of seats reserved for both of these groups is in proportion to their share in the population of India.
This decision to reserve a constituency is taken by an independent body called the Delimitation Commission.
Incorrect
The Constitution provides for reservation of seats in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
The number of seats reserved for both of these groups is in proportion to their share in the population of India.
This decision to reserve a constituency is taken by an independent body called the Delimitation Commission.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements with respect to the Election Commission of India and choose the correct ones:
1. The ECI Conducts Presidential, Vice Presidential, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Legislative Assembly, and State Legislative Council elections.
2. It also is responsible for administrative functions such as announcement preparation of electoral rolls.
3. It prescribes Model Code of Conduct to prevent electoral malpractices.
Select the correct answer using the code below
Correct
Election Commission of India:
Articles 324 – 329 mention the Election Commission of India and contain all the relevant provisions.
The ECI Conducts Presidential, Vice Presidential, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Legislative Assembly, and State Legislative Council elections.
It also evaluates and verifies election applications.
It also is responsible for administrative functions such as announcement preparation of electoral rolls.
It prescribes Model Code of Conduct to prevent electoral malpractices.
Any dispute relating to the conduct and management of elections have to placed before the Election Commission of India. However, any dispute with respect of LS, RS, and State Elections have to be placed before respective High Courts.
Incorrect
Election Commission of India:
Articles 324 – 329 mention the Election Commission of India and contain all the relevant provisions.
The ECI Conducts Presidential, Vice Presidential, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Legislative Assembly, and State Legislative Council elections.
It also evaluates and verifies election applications.
It also is responsible for administrative functions such as announcement preparation of electoral rolls.
It prescribes Model Code of Conduct to prevent electoral malpractices.
Any dispute relating to the conduct and management of elections have to placed before the Election Commission of India. However, any dispute with respect of LS, RS, and State Elections have to be placed before respective High Courts.
