Electoral Politics (Quiz) - Social Science

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1.

What principle is upheld by the system of universal adult franchise in India?

Reserved constituencies are eliminated

Each vote should have equal value

Wealthier individuals get more votes

Only educated individuals can vote

2.

Which document can be shown as an alternative if the voter does not have the Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC)?

Ration Card

All of the above

Driving Licence

Aadhaar Card

3.

What is the maximum expenditure allowed for a candidate in an Assembly election constituency in India?

₹50 lakh

₹10 lakh

₹5 lakh

₹25 lakh

4.

What technology has replaced ballot papers in Indian elections?

Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)

Biometric voting systems

Manual counting devices

Online voting portals

5.

How many constituencies are there for Lok Sabha elections in India?

600

47

84

543

6.

What is one of the responsibilities of the Election Commission during elections?

Drafting election manifestos for parties.

Announcing new government policies.

Implementing the Code of Conduct for candidates and parties.

Counting votes directly at polling booths.

7.

What does NOTA stand for in the context of elections?

No Obligation To Answer

No Opinion Toward Anyone

Non-Offensive Term Agreement

None of the Above

8.

Which of the following is NOT allowed according to the Model Code of Conduct?

Ministers laying foundation stones of projects after elections are announced

Publishing election manifestos

Campaigning in local schools

Using a party symbol during campaigns

9.

What action can the Election Commission take if it finds that polling was not fair in a constituency?

Cancel the election results for the entire country.

Reprimand the opposition parties.

Order a repoll in specific booths or the entire constituency.

Change the ruling government.

10.

Why are elections essential in a democracy?

They allow people to sit together and take all decisions.

They are not necessary for a democratic government to function.

They provide a way for people to select their representatives and hold them accountable.

They help select representatives based solely on their education and knowledge.

11.

What is one sign that elections in India are generally free and fair?

Incumbent candidates rarely lose elections.

Only wealthy candidates win elections.

The ruling party always wins.

The ruling party often loses elections, reflecting the will of the people.

12.

What is the full form of VVPAT used in elections?

Voter Verified Paper Audit Trial

Voter Validated Polling Audit Trail

Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail

Voter Verified Poll Audit Trial

13.

Why is political competition important in a democracy?

It allows for leaders to stay in power without being challenged.

It creates disunity and factionalism but ensures accountability in the long run.

It helps political leaders serve the people without the need for elections.

It removes the need for regular elections.

14.

Which of the following practices is prohibited by election law in India?

Spending ₹30 lakh in a Lok Sabha election constituency

Appealing to voters in the name of caste or religion

Campaigning on television channels

Using slogans to attract voters

15.

What is the effect of candidates spending large amounts of money on elections in India?

It ensures free and fair elections.

It guarantees their victory.

It gives them an unfair advantage over smaller parties and independent candidates.

It has no effect on the election outcome.

16.

What is the term for elections held to fill a vacancy caused by the death or resignation of a member?

Assembly election

General election

By-election

Panchayat election

17.

What ensures the independence of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) from the ruling party or government?

CEC can only be removed by the Election Commission.

CEC is not answerable to the President or government after appointment.

CEC is appointed by the Chief Justice of India.

CEC reports directly to the Prime Minister.

18.

Why are some constituencies reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST)?

To reduce the number of constituencies

To focus only on rural development

To ensure fair representation of weaker sections in Parliament and Assemblies

To eliminate competition in elections

19.

What is the purpose of the Model Code of Conduct during elections?

To guide voters on how to vote

To ensure free and fair elections

To increase the voter turnout

To help candidates advertise better

20.

Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India?

The Supreme Court

The Parliament

The Prime Minister

The President of India

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