Election and Representation

Civics ⇒ Constitution and Law

Election and Representation starts at 11 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Election and Representation. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

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Describe the 'First Past the Post' (FPTP) system used in Indian elections.

Describe the process of nomination of candidates in Indian elections.

Describe the process of voting using Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in India.

Explain the concept of 'One Person, One Vote, One Value'.

Explain the difference between a general election and a by-election.

Explain the difference between direct and indirect elections with examples from India.

Explain the process of counting votes in Indian elections.

Explain the process of delimitation of constituencies in India.

What is the minimum age required to contest elections for the Lok Sabha in India? (1) 18 years (2) 21 years (3) 25 years (4) 30 years

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the Election Commission? (1) Article 324 (2) Article 356 (3) Article 370 (4) Article 80

Which body is responsible for conducting elections in India? (1) Supreme Court (2) Election Commission of India (3) Parliament (4) President

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian electoral system? (1) Universal Adult Franchise (2) Secret Ballot (3) Independent Election Commission (4) All of the above

Fill in the blank: The ______ is responsible for preparing and updating the electoral rolls in India.

Fill in the blank: The ______ is the highest authority in the conduct of elections in India.

Fill in the blank: The ______ is the official document that authorizes a person to vote in an election.

Fill in the blank: The ______ system is used for Lok Sabha elections in India.

State whether the following statement is true or false: 'Every citizen of India above 18 years of age is eligible to contest Lok Sabha elections.'

True or False: Rajya Sabha members are elected by the people directly.

True or False: The Election Commission can disqualify a candidate for corrupt practices.

True or False: The Election Commission can postpone or cancel elections in case of violence or malpractice.