Independent Election Commission
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India?
a) Prime Minister
b) Chief Justice of India
c) President of India
d) Lok Sabha
2. What ensures the independence of the Election Commission of India?
a) It reports directly to the Prime Minister
b) It cannot be removed easily by the government
c) It is funded by political parties
d) It functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs
3. Which of the following is a power of the Election Commission?
a) Conducting elections and declaring results
b) Appointing the Prime Minister
c) Amending the Constitution
d) Imposing new taxes
4. What action can the Election Commission take if polling is found to be unfair?
a) Re-run the entire election nationwide
b) Order repolling in affected areas
c) Disqualify all candidates
d) Dissolve the Parliament
5. During elections, under whose authority do government officers work?
a) The ruling party
b) The Election Commission
c) The Prime Minister’s Office
d) The Home Ministry
Answers & Explanations
1. c) The President of India appoints the Chief Election Commissioner .
2. b) The Election Commission is independent and cannot be easily removed .
3. a) The Election Commission is responsible for conducting elections and declaring results .
4. b) The Election Commission can order repolling in case of irregularities .
5. b) During elections, government officers work under the authority of the Election Commission .
Popular Participation
Multiple Choice Questions
1. How is voter turnout defined?
a) The percentage of people who attend political rallies
b) The number of voters who actually cast their votes
c) The total population of a country
d) The number of candidates contesting elections
2. What is an indicator of strong democratic participation?
a) A decline in voter turnout
b) Widespread political apathy
c) A high percentage of eligible voters casting their votes
d) A single-party rule for decades
3. In India, which social group is known to vote in higher proportions?
a) Wealthy urban citizens
b) Poor and underprivileged groups
c) Business owners
d) Government officials
4. Which of the following is a form of participation in elections other than voting?
a) Attending election rallies
b) Donating money to foreign governments
c) Avoiding political discussions
d) Protesting against elections
5. How has voter participation in India changed over the years?
a) It has declined significantly
b) It has remained stable or increased
c) It has dropped below 40%
d) It has been lower than that of Western democracies
Answers & Explanations
1. b) Voter turnout refers to the percentage of eligible voters who cast their votes .
2. c) A high percentage of voter turnout indicates strong democratic participation .
3. b) Poor and underprivileged groups in India participate more actively in voting .
4. a) Besides voting, people participate by attending rallies and engaging in election discussions .
5. b) Unlike Western democracies, voter turnout in India has remained stable or increased .
Acceptance of Election Outcome
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is an indication of free and fair elections?
a) The ruling party never loses elections
b) The losing party accepts the election results
c) The government controls the media narrative
d) Only a few candidates are allowed to contest
2. What happens if elections are not conducted fairly?
a) The ruling party always wins
b) The opposition automatically forms the government
c) The Supreme Court intervenes to change the results
d) Voter turnout increases significantly
3. How frequently do ruling parties lose elections in India?
a) Rarely
b) Once in every ten elections
c) Every two out of three elections
d) Never
4. What is an example of an unfair electoral outcome?
a) A candidate winning due to strong public support
b) A ruling party manipulating election results
c) A fair contest between multiple candidates
d) A peaceful transition of power
5. What makes Indian elections credible compared to some other countries?
a) The ruling party decides the election results
b) Only wealthy candidates can contest
c) Elections are regularly challenged in courts
d) Even candidates who spend excessive money often lose
Answers & Explanations
1. b) A sign of fair elections is that the losing party accepts the election results .
2. a) If elections are not fair, the ruling party tends to win repeatedly .
3. c) In India, ruling parties lose elections in two out of three cases .
4. b) A manipulated election result is an unfair outcome .
5. d) Indian elections are considered credible because even candidates with excessive money often lose .
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