UPSC Indian Polity – Chapter 28: Elections and the Representation of the People Acts (28 MCQs)

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UPSC Indian Polity – Chapter 28: Elections and the Representation of the People Acts (28 MCQs) – 27 questions, subject: Polity. 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 Article vests the superintendence, direction and control of elections in the Election Commission?

Correct Answer: D [Article 324]

Explanation:

Article 324.

2.  

Consider the following statements:

1. The voting age was lowered from 21 to 18 by the 61st Amendment Act, 1988.
2. Article 325 permits separate electoral rolls for religious minorities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: B [1 only]

Explanation:

Article 325 forbids exclusion on grounds of religion.

3.  

Under the 2023 Act, the selection committee for the Chief Election Commissioner consists of the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and:

Correct Answer: C [a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister]

Explanation:

the 2023 Act.

4.  

An Election Commissioner can be removed from office:

Correct Answer: D [only on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner]

Explanation:

Article 324(5).

5.  

The allocation of seats in the Lok Sabha and the preparation of electoral rolls are dealt with by:

Correct Answer: B [the Representation of the People Act, 1950]

Explanation:

seats and rolls.

6.  

Under Section 8(3) of the RPA 1951, a person sentenced to imprisonment for at least two years is disqualified from the date of conviction and for a further period of:

Correct Answer: B [six years after release]

Explanation:

six years.

7.  

An election petition challenging the election of a Member of a State Legislative Assembly is tried by:

Correct Answer: D [the High Court]

Explanation:

Section 80A, RPA 1951.

8.  

Disputes about the election of the President of India are decided by:

Correct Answer: C [the Supreme Court]

Explanation:

Article 71.

9.  

Which judgment struck down Section 8(4) of the RPA 1951, which had protected sitting legislators after conviction?

Correct Answer: C [Lily Thomas v Union of India]

Explanation:

10 July 2013.

10.  

Assertion (A): The Model Code of Conduct is enforceable as a provision of the RPA 1951.

Reason (R): The Model Code of Conduct is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission with the consensus of political parties.

Correct Answer: D [A is not correct but R is correct]

Explanation:

the Code is not statutory.

11.  

NOTA was introduced in Indian elections following the judgment in:

Correct Answer: D [PUCL v Union of India (2013)]

Explanation:

27 September 2013.

12.  

Match List I (Committee) with List II (Subject or year):

List I: A. Indrajit Gupta B. Dinesh Goswami C. Kovind D. Tarkunde

List II: 1. Simultaneous elections 2. 1990 3. 1974–75 4. State funding of elections

Correct Answer: B [A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3]

Explanation:

all four match.

13.  

EVMs were first used in an election in India in 1982 in:

Correct Answer: A [Paravur, Kerala]

Explanation:

Parur (North Paravur) Assembly constituency, 1982.

14.  

How many Delimitation Commissions have been set up in India?

Correct Answer: B [Four]

Explanation:

1952, 1963, 1973 and 2002.

15.  

The freeze on the allocation of Lok Sabha seats among States was extended until the first census after 2026 by the:

Correct Answer: A [84th Amendment]

Explanation:

2001.

16.  

A candidate files nominations from three Assembly constituencies in the same general election. Under the RPA 1951:

Correct Answer: B [the candidate may contest from at most two constituencies]

Explanation:

Section 33(7).

17.  

Under Section 10A of the RPA 1951, failure to lodge an account of election expenses can lead to disqualification for:

Correct Answer: C [three years]

Explanation:

three years.

18.  

The Election Commission of India was established on:

Correct Answer: A [25 January 1950]

Explanation:

now National Voters' Day.

19.  

Arrange the following in chronological order:

1. Lily Thomas judgment
2. Electoral Bond Scheme struck down
3. Union of India v ADR on candidate disclosure
4. Anoop Baranwal judgment

Select the correct answer:

Correct Answer: D [3-1-4-2]

Explanation:

2002, 2013, 2023, 2024.

20.  

The Election Commission first became a multi-member body in:

Correct Answer: A [October 1989]

Explanation:

two Election Commissioners were appointed on 16 October 1989; the posts were abolished in 1990.

21.  
UPSC Prelims 1995

The Dinesh Goswami Committee was concerned with

Correct Answer: B [electoral reforms]

Explanation:

the 1990 committee on electoral reforms.

22.  
UPSC Prelims 2002

Consider the following statements with reference to India:

1. The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners enjoy equal powers but receive unequal salaries.
2. The Chief Election Commissioner is entitled to the same salary as is provided to a judge of the Supreme Court.
3. The Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on like grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court.
4. The term of office of the Election Commissioner is five years from the date he assumes his office or till the day he attains the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier.

Which of these statements are correct?

Correct Answer: B [2 and 3]

Explanation:

statements 2 and 3; the 2023 Act keeps the salary equal to a Supreme Court judge.

23.  
UPSC Prelims 2004

Consider the following statements:

1. Superintendence, direction and conduct of free and fair elections.
2. Preparation of electoral rolls for all elections to the Parliament, State Legislatures and the Office of the President and the Vice-President.
3. Giving recognition to political parties and allotting election symbols to political parties and individuals contesting the election.
4. Proclamation of final verdict in the case of election disputes.

Which of the above are the functions of the Election Commission of India?

Correct Answer: A [1, 2 and 3]

Explanation:

disputes go to the courts.

24.  
UPSC Prelims 2012

With reference to the Delimitation Commission, consider the following statements:

1. The orders of the Delimitation Commission cannot be challenged in a Court of Law.
2. When the orders of the Delimitation Commission are laid before the Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assembly, they cannot effect any modifications in the orders.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: C [Both 1 and 2]

Explanation:

Article 329(a); no modification by the House.

25.  
UPSC Prelims 2017

Consider the following statements:

1. The Election Commission of India is a five-member body.
2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-elections.
3. Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognised political parties.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: D [3 only]

Explanation:

Paragraph 15 of the Symbols Order, 1968.

26.  
UPSC Prelims 2020

Consider the following statements:

1. According to the Constitution of India, a person who is eligible to vote can be made a minister in a State for six months even if he/she is not a member of the Legislature of that State.
2. According to the Representation of People Act, 1951, a person convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to imprisonment for five years is permanently disqualified from contesting an election even after his release from prison.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: D [Neither 1 nor 2]

Explanation:

both are incorrect.

27.  
UPSC Prelims 2024

How many Delimitation Commissions have been constituted by the Government of India till December 2023?

Correct Answer: D [Four]

Explanation:

1952, 1963, 1973 and 2002.

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