SSC CGL Polity – Elections, Political Parties & Anti-Defection – Tier II Level · Marathon

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SSC CGL Polity – Elections, Political Parties & Anti-Defection – Tier II Level · Marathon – 10 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.  
Under para 2(1)(b) of the Tenth Schedule, a cross-vote can be condoned by the party within:

Correct Answer: D [15 days]

Explanation:

Answer: 15 days. Para 2(1)(b).

2.  
Para 7 of the Tenth Schedule (bar on courts) was:

Correct Answer: A [declared invalid in Kihoto Hollohan]

Explanation:

Kihoto Hollohan (1992) struck down para 7 because it was not ratified by half the States as the Art.

3.  
Para 6A(iii) of the Symbols Order requires a State party to win at least:

Correct Answer: C [3 % of Assembly seats or 3 seats, whichever is more]

Explanation:

Answer: 3 % of Assembly seats or 3 seats, whichever is more. Para 6A(iii).

4.  
Under para 6A(iv), a party qualifies as a State party if it wins in the Lok Sabha at least one seat for every:

Correct Answer: B [25 seats allotted to the State]

Explanation:

Answer: 25 seats allotted to the State. Para 6A(iv).

5.  
Under para 6A(v), a State party may be recognised on votes alone if it secures:

Correct Answer: D [8 % of valid votes in the State]

Explanation:

Answer: 8 % of valid votes in the State. Para 6A(v), 2011.

6.  
The 91st Amendment fixed the minimum size of a State's Council of Ministers at:

Correct Answer: C [12]

Explanation:

Answer: 12. Art. 164(1A).

7.  
Under the RPA 1951, the decision of the Election Commission on the registration of a political party is:

Correct Answer: B [final]

Explanation:

Answer: final. s. 29A(8).

8.  
In which year did a Supreme Court judgment advise Speakers to decide disqualification petitions ordinarily within three months?

Correct Answer: A [2020]

Explanation:

Answer: 2020. Keisham Meghachandra Singh.

9.  
Elections to the offices of President and Vice-President are governed by:

Correct Answer: D [the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952]

Explanation:

Answer: the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952. Separate Act of 1952.

10.  
Under para 5, a member elected Speaker who leaves his party is:

Correct Answer: C [not disqualified, and may rejoin after leaving office]

Explanation:

Answer: not disqualified, and may rejoin after leaving office. Para 5.

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