Election Commission

11. Which of the following committee/committees submitted reports on Elect

Which of the following committee/committees submitted reports on Electoral reforms?
1. Dinesh Goswami Committee
2. Tarkunde Committee
3. Indrajit Gupta Committee
4. Balwantrai Mehta Committee
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1, 3 and 4
2 and 4
1, 2 and 3
3 and 4 only
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The Dinesh Goswami Committee, Tarkunde Committee, and Indrajit Gupta Committee submitted reports on Electoral reforms.
1. Dinesh Goswami Committee: Constituted in 1990, this committee studied and recommended changes in the electoral system, including issues like electronic voting machines (EVMs), anti-defection law, and registration of political parties.
2. Tarkunde Committee: This committee, appointed by Jaya Prakash Narayan in 1974-75, was one of the early significant non-governmental initiatives to suggest electoral reforms in India. Its report contained various recommendations to improve the electoral process.
3. Indrajit Gupta Committee: This committee, set up in 1998, specifically focused on the issue of State Funding of Elections and submitted a report recommending partial state funding.
4. Balwantrai Mehta Committee: Formed in 1957, this committee is famous for its recommendations on the establishment of the Panchayati Raj System in India, not electoral reforms for the national or state-level elections.
Electoral reforms in India have been a continuous process, with various committees and commissions (like the Election Commission itself, Law Commission, etc.) making recommendations over time to ensure free, fair, and transparent elections.

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12. Which one of the following statements with regard to the revised ceili

Which one of the following statements with regard to the revised ceiling on poll expenditure for elections in India is correct ?

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Rs. 40 Lakh per candidate for all Lok Sabha as well as Assembly Constituencies
Rs. 70 Lakh per candidate for all Lok Sabha Constituencies
Rs. 70 Lakh per candidate for Lok Sabha Constituencies for all states except Arunachal Pradesh, Goa and Sikkim
Rs. 70 Lakh per candidate for Lok Sabha Constituencies for all states except Union Territories
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As of the period relevant to this question (around 2014), the revised ceiling on poll expenditure for Lok Sabha constituencies varied across states. The maximum limit was ₹70 lakh per candidate for Lok Sabha constituencies in larger states and Union Territories like Delhi. However, smaller states and Union Territories had lower limits. Option C specifically mentions ₹70 Lakh per candidate for Lok Sabha Constituencies for all states *except* Arunachal Pradesh, Goa and Sikkim. These specific states (along with some others and UTs) indeed had lower expenditure limits (e.g., ₹54 lakh in 2014 for smaller states) compared to the ₹70 lakh limit in larger states. Therefore, this statement accurately reflects the tiered structure of expenditure limits at the time.
Election expenditure limits for Lok Sabha candidates are not uniform across India but vary based on the size and classification of states/Union Territories, with higher limits for larger areas and lower limits for smaller ones.
The Election Commission of India periodically revises the expenditure limits for parliamentary and assembly elections. The limits are higher for Lok Sabha constituencies than for Assembly constituencies. The limits aim to curb excessive spending and create a more level playing field for candidates.

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13. Consider the following statements about Indian elections : 1. The Co

Consider the following statements about Indian elections :

  • 1. The Constitution provides that elections to the House of the People and the Legislative Assemblies of States are to be held on the basis of universal adult suffrage.
  • 2. The Constitution stipulates that there will be separate electoral rolls for Parliamentary and State Assembly elections.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
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Statement 1 is correct. Article 326 of the Constitution of India explicitly states that elections to the House of the People and the Legislative Assemblies of States shall be on the basis of adult suffrage. Statement 2 is incorrect. Article 325 of the Constitution provides for a single general electoral roll for every territorial constituency for election to either House of Parliament or to the House or either House of the Legislature of a State. It prohibits separate electoral rolls based on religion, race, caste, sex, or any of them.
– Article 326: Universal Adult Suffrage for Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections.
– Article 325: Provisions for a single general electoral roll.
– The Election Commission of India is responsible for the preparation of electoral rolls.
Universal adult suffrage means that every citizen of India who is not less than 18 years of age and is not otherwise disqualified under the Constitution or any law on grounds of non-residence, unsoundness of mind, crime, or corrupt or illegal practice, is entitled to be registered as a voter in any such election. The system of a single electoral roll aims to prevent discrimination and ensure integrated elections.

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14. Which one of the following statements is *not* correct ? (a) It is t

Which one of the following statements is *not* correct ?

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  • (a) It is the responsibility of the Election Commission to get the names of all eligible voters put on the voters list
  • (b) Normally a complete revision of the list takes place every five years
  • (c) Possessing Election Photo Identity Card is compulsory for voting
  • (d) In rare situations, some criminals and persons with unsound mind can be denied the right to vote
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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Statement (c) is not correct. While the Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) is the most common and preferred document for identification at polling booths in India, it is not compulsory for voting. The Election Commission of India permits voters to use several other approved documents as proof of identity, provided their name is on the electoral roll. These documents include passport, driving license, Aadhaar card, service identity cards, etc.
– The Election Commission is responsible for preparing and updating the electoral rolls.
– Electoral rolls are revised periodically; a complete revision is usually done annually, not just every five years.
– While EPIC is widely used, multiple alternative identity documents are accepted for voting.
– The right to vote can be legally denied to persons convicted of certain criminal offences or those declared of unsound mind by a court.
The requirement for identifying voters is to prevent impersonation. The list of acceptable alternative identity documents is notified by the Election Commission before each election. Statement (b) about the frequency of complete revision is also debatable, as revisions are more frequent (annual summary revision), but the statement about EPIC being compulsory is definitively false.

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15. Consider the following statements: 1. The President of India appoin

Consider the following statements:

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  • 1. The President of India appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners.
  • 2. The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners have equal powers.
  • 3. An Election Commissioner can be removed from office only on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
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Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct.
– Statement 1: Article 324(2) of the Constitution states that the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners shall be appointed by the President of India.
– Statement 2: The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners have equal powers in terms of decision-making within the Election Commission. Section 22 of The Election Commissioner (Conditions of Service of Election Commissioners and Transaction of Business) Act, 1991, explicitly states this. Matters are decided by a majority vote of the Commissioners. The Chief Election Commissioner acts as the chairman but does not have overriding powers.
– Statement 3: Article 324(5) provides that an Election Commissioner or a Regional Commissioner shall not be removed from office except on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner. This is a safeguard intended to protect the independence of the other Commissioners, making their removal more difficult and dependent on the CEC’s view. The Chief Election Commissioner, however, can only be removed in the same manner as a Judge of the Supreme Court (by a parliamentary address).
– The multi-member Election Commission was established in 1989, and the equality of powers among the CEC and other ECs was clarified by the Election Commissioner (Conditions of Service of Election Commissioners and Transaction of Business) Act, 1991, and subsequent judicial pronouncements.
– The security of tenure and difficult removal process are crucial for ensuring the independence of the Election Commission.

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16. Which one of the following best describes the electoral system of Indi

Which one of the following best describes the electoral system of India ?

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First-Past-the-Post System
Proportional Representation
Mixed System
General Ticket
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The correct option is A, First-Past-the-Post System.
The First-Past-the-Post (FPTP) system, also known as the simple majority system, is the electoral system predominantly used in India for direct elections to the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and the State Legislative Assemblies. Under this system, the candidate who secures the highest number of votes in a constituency is declared elected, regardless of whether they have secured an absolute majority of the votes.
While India also uses the Proportional Representation system for indirect elections, such as the election of the President, Vice-President, and members of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and State Legislative Councils, the FPTP system is the most characteristic and widely applied system for electing representatives in the country’s general elections. Therefore, it best describes the electoral system of India in a general context. A mixed system combines elements of both FPTP and Proportional Representation, which is not the primary system in India for direct elections. General Ticket is a method of electing multiple representatives from a district on a single ballot, which is not applicable to India’s constituency-based FPTP system.

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17. Who among the following is the Chairman of the Committee constituted b

Who among the following is the Chairman of the Committee constituted by the Government of India to examine the issue of holding simultaneous elections in the country and to make recommendations thereon ?

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Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah
Chief Justice of India Shri Dhananjaya Chandrachud
Former President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind
Chief Election Commissioner of India Shri Rajiv Kumar
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The Chairman of the committee constituted by the Government of India to examine the issue of holding simultaneous elections is Former President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind.
A high-level committee was formed to study the feasibility and framework for conducting simultaneous elections (Lok Sabha and State Assemblies) in India.
In September 2023, the Government of India constituted an eight-member committee to examine and make recommendations on the possibility of holding simultaneous elections in the country. The committee is chaired by the former President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind.

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18. An Election Commissioner can be removed from office on the recommendat

An Election Commissioner can be removed from office on the recommendation of

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The Chief Justice of India
The Chief Election Commissioner
The President of India
The Parliament
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The correct answer is The Chief Election Commissioner.
According to Article 324(5) of the Constitution of India, the Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from his office in the same manner and on the same grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court. However, any other Election Commissioner or a Regional Commissioner shall not be removed from office except on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
This provision ensures the independence of the Election Commission as a multi-member body by giving the Chief Election Commissioner a significant role in the removal process of other commissioners. The President appoints the Election Commissioners.

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19. The Superintendence, direction and control of elections in India is ve

The Superintendence, direction and control of elections in India is vested in

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The Supreme Court of India
The Parliament of India
The Election Commission of India
The Chief Election Commissioner
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Article 324 of the Constitution of India vests the superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of the electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to Parliament and to the Legislature of every State and of elections to the offices of President and Vice-President held under the Constitution in a body known as the Election Commission.
The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering election processes in India. It is headed by the Chief Election Commissioner and comprises other Election Commissioners.
While the Supreme Court can hear election petitions and resolve disputes, it does not have the overall superintendence and control of the election process itself. Parliament has the power to make laws relating to elections but does not conduct them. The Chief Election Commissioner is part of the Election Commission, but the superintendence, direction, and control are vested in the Commission as a whole, not solely in the Chief Election Commissioner.

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20. Which of the following statements relating to the State Election Commi

Which of the following statements relating to the State Election Commissioner is/are correct?

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  • 1. The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Election Commission of India.
  • 2. The State Election Commissioner can be removed only in the same manner as a Judge of a High Court.

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1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
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The correct answer is 2 only.
According to Article 243K of the Constitution of India, the State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor of the concerned State. Their removal can only be carried out in the same manner and on the same grounds as a Judge of a High Court, which requires an address by the State Legislature passed by a special majority.
Statement 1 is incorrect because the appointment is made by the Governor, not the Election Commission of India. The State Election Commission is independent of the Election Commission of India. Statement 2 is correct and provides security of tenure similar to that of a High Court Judge, ensuring the independence of the State Election Commissioner in conducting Panchayat and Municipal elections.

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