MCQ for polity-5

Consider the following statements in the context of Delimitation Commission:

1. It is constituted to set the territorial boundaries on the constituencies in a state with legislature.

2. Its orders have the force of law and can only be challenged in the Supreme Court.

3. The qualification for its chairmanship is retired ‘Chief Justice of India’.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to State Election Commissioner:

1. He has the status, salary and allowance similar to a Chief Justice of High Court.

2. He cannot be removed from office except in the manner and on the grounds of removal of a High Court Judge.

3. The President shall determine his conditions of service and tenure of office.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

To hold direct elections to the Lok Sabha seats, each state is divided into territorial constituencies. In this context, consider the following statements:

1. Each state has the allotment of a number of seats in the Lok Sabha in a manner that the ratio between that number and its population is different for all states.

2. Each state is divided into territorial constituencies so that the ratio between the population of each constituency and the number of seats allotted to it is the same throughout the state.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to the by-election:

1. The provisions for by-elections are mentioned in Article 325 of the Constitution of India.

2. By-election for any vacancy should be held within six months of that vacancy arising, provided the remainder of the term is not less than one year.

3. By-election may not be held if the Election Commission of India and the Centre feels that holding the by-election is difficult.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to the Elections in India:

1. The recommendation for the general election is made by the cabinet.

2. The notification for the general election is issued by the President.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to the electoral process in India: 

1. Every person who is a resident of India and 18 years of age is entitled to vote at the election. 

2. Only Parliament can make laws with respect to elections to the state legislatures. 

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct? 

 Consider the following statements with reference to the Electoral Funding in India: 

1. Representation of People's Act does allow political parties to receive donations from individual persons. 

2. Companies can donate up to 7.5% of average net profits made during three simultaneous preceding financial years. 

3. Indrajeet Gupta Committee has recommended the state funding of Elections. 

Which of the statements given above is/ are not correct? 

Which of the following statements are correct regarding Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot System (ETPBS)? 

1. It is the two-way secured electronic transmission of the Postal ballots to the entitled Service Voters. 

2. It enables entitled service voters to cast their vote from their preferred location outside their voting constituency. 

3. The wife of a male service voter who ordinarily resides with him is allowed to vote through ETPBS. 

Select the correct answer using the codes given below: 

Consider the following institutions/authorities with reference to the Election Commission of India (ECI):

1. Member of Parliament

2. Member of State legislature

3. The President of India

4. Members of Municipal Corporation

Election to which of the above is the responsibility of the ECI?

Consider the following statements regarding the provision of Representation of Peoples Act 1950:

1. Allocation of seats for the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies through direct elections

2. Voter's qualification to be a voter

3. Conduct of elections in India

4. Disputes redressal in matters related to elections

Select the correct answer using the codes given below: