SSC CGL Polity – Elections, Political Parties & Anti-Defection – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint

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SSC CGL Polity – Elections, Political Parties & Anti-Defection – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint – 15 questions, subject: Indian Polity & Governance. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
Which Amendment omitted the 'split' provision from the Tenth Schedule?

Correct Answer: A [91st Amendment]

Explanation:

Answer: 91st Amendment. 91st, 2003 – para 3 omitted.

2.  
Under the Tenth Schedule, a merger protects members only if it is supported by at least:

Correct Answer: C [two-thirds of the legislature party]

Explanation:

Answer: two-thirds of the legislature party. Para 4.

3.  
Under para 2(1)(a) of the Tenth Schedule, a member is disqualified if he:

Correct Answer: B [voluntarily gives up membership of his party]

Explanation:

Para 2(1)(a); para 5 protects the Speaker.

4.  
Statement-based
I. Disqualification for defection is decided by the Speaker or Chairman.
II. Such a decision is beyond judicial review.
Which is/are correct?

Correct Answer: D [Only I]

Explanation:

Kihoto Hollohan – judicial review applies.

5.  
Under s. 29A of the RPA 1951, an association applies for registration as a political party to the:

Correct Answer: B [Election Commission of India]

Explanation:

Answer: Election Commission of India. RPA s. 29A.

6.  
Match the followingMatch:
P. Art. 325 Q. Art. 327 R. Art. 329
1. Bar on courts 2. One general electoral roll 3. Parliament's power to legislate on elections

Correct Answer: C [P-2, Q-3, R-1]

Explanation:

Answer: P-2, Q-3, R-1. Memory Aid 1.

7.  
Which judgment struck down s. 8(4) of the RPA 1951?

Correct Answer: A [Lily Thomas v. Union of India]

Explanation:

Answer: Lily Thomas v. Union of India. 2013.

8.  
A party is recognised as a National party if it is a recognised State party in at least:

Correct Answer: D [four States]

Explanation:

Answer: four States. Para 6B(iii).

9.  
The electoral bonds scheme was struck down by the Supreme Court in:

Correct Answer: D [2024]

Explanation:

ADR v. Union of India (February 2024).

10.  
Public meetings are prohibited during the period ending with the close of poll of:

Correct Answer: A [48 hours]

Explanation:

Answer: 48 hours. RPA s. 126.

11.  
A person sentenced to two years' imprisonment is disqualified from conviction and for how long after release?

Correct Answer: B [Six years]

Explanation:

Answer: Six years. RPA s. 8(3).

12.  
Assertion–Reason
A: An independent MLA is disqualified if he joins a political party after his election.
R: Para 2(2) of the Tenth Schedule provides so.

Correct Answer: C [Both A and R are true and R explains A]

Explanation:

Answer: Both A and R are true and R explains A. Para 2(2).

13.  
Odd one outOdd one out (by the authority that decides the disqualification):

Correct Answer: D [Defection]

Explanation:

Defection – Speaker; others – President on ECI opinion.

14.  
The Indrajit Gupta Committee (1998) dealt with:

Correct Answer: C [State funding of elections]

Explanation:

Answer: State funding of elections. State funding.

15.  
The security deposit of an SC candidate for an Assembly seat is:

Correct Answer: B [₹5,000]

Explanation:

Answer: ₹5,000. Half of ₹10,000.

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