Voters’ List
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the official name of the list of eligible voters in India?
a) Census Register
b) Electoral Roll
c) Citizens’ Directory
d) National Voter Database
2. Who is responsible for preparing and updating the voters’ list in India?
a) The Prime Minister’s Office
b) The Election Commission of India
c) State Governments
d) Political Parties
3. How often is the voters’ list revised in India?
a) Every 2 years
b) Every 5 years
c) Before every election
d) It is never revised
4. Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for removing a person’s name from the voters’ list?
a) The person has moved to another constituency
b) The person has died
c) The person has turned 18 years old
d) The person has been declared of unsound mind by the court
5. What document has been introduced to prevent voter fraud in India?
a) Aadhar Card
b) Ration Card
c) Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC)
d) Passport
Answers & Explanations
1. b) The voters’ list is officially called the Electoral Roll .
2. b) The Election Commission of India is responsible for maintaining the voters’ list .
3. c) The voters’ list is updated before every election to include new voters and remove ineligible ones .
4. c) Turning 18 makes a person eligible to vote, not ineligible .
5. c) The Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) is used to prevent voter fraud .
Nomination of Candidates
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the minimum age to contest elections in India?
a) 18 years
b) 21 years
c) 25 years
d) 30 years
2. What is the term used for the official endorsement of a candidate by a political party?
a) Party License
b) Party Ticket
c) Party Endorsement
d) Party Selection
3. What document must a candidate submit to officially enter an election?
a) Voter ID
b) Nomination Form
c) Candidacy Affidavit
d) Election Agreement
4. What kind of declaration has been made mandatory for candidates to provide?
a) Their political views
b) Their salary details
c) Their criminal record, assets, liabilities, and educational qualifications
d) Their social media history
5. Who has the authority to reject a candidate’s nomination in case of non-compliance?
a) Political Party Leader
b) Election Commission
c) Prime Minister
d) Parliament
Answers & Explanations
1. c) A candidate must be at least 25 years old to contest elections .
2. b) The official nomination by a party is called a “Party Ticket†.
3. b) A candidate must submit a nomination form to enter the election .
4. c) Candidates must disclose criminal records, assets, liabilities, and educational qualifications .
5. b) The Election Commission has the authority to reject nominations if they do not meet legal requirements .
Election Campaign
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the primary purpose of an election campaign?
a) To spread false information about opponents
b) To inform voters about candidates, parties, and policies
c) To select a leader through internal party voting
d) To reduce political competition
2. What is the legally allowed duration of election campaigning in India before polling day?
a) 1 week
b) 2 weeks
c) 1 month
d) 3 months
3. Which of the following is NOT allowed in an election campaign?
a) Distributing free pamphlets
b) Bribing voters
c) Organizing political rallies
d) Holding debates
4. What is the maximum amount a candidate can legally spend on campaigning for a Lok Sabha election?
a) ₹10 lakh
b) ₹25 lakh
c) ₹50 lakh
d) ₹70 lakh
5. What is the Model Code of Conduct?
a) A law that regulates media coverage of elections
b) A set of guidelines for political parties and candidates to ensure free and fair elections
c) A voting procedure guideline
d) A document defining election rules only for ruling parties
Answers & Explanations
1. b) An election campaign helps inform voters about parties, candidates, and policies .
2. b) Election campaigns are legally allowed for a two-week period before polling .
3. b) Bribing voters is illegal and can lead to disqualification
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