Election of Members of Parliament
Civics ⇒ Parliamentary System and Political Institutions
Election of Members of Parliament starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the concept of 'universal adult suffrage' as it applies to the election of Members of Parliament in India.
Describe the process by which a Lok Sabha seat is declared vacant.
Describe the process of delimitation of constituencies for Lok Sabha elections.
Explain the difference between direct and indirect elections with reference to the Indian Parliament.
Explain the importance of free and fair elections in a parliamentary democracy.
Explain the process of election of members to the Rajya Sabha.
Explain the role of the Election Commission of India in the election of Members of Parliament.
Explain the significance of the 'First Past the Post' system in Lok Sabha elections.
What is the maximum number of members that can be elected to the Rajya Sabha? (1) 238, (2) 250, (3) 245, (4) 200
What is the minimum age required to become a member of the Rajya Sabha? (1) 18 years, (2) 21 years, (3) 25 years, (4) 30 years
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the composition of the Lok Sabha? (1) Article 80, (2) Article 81, (3) Article 84, (4) Article 85
Which body is responsible for conducting elections to the Parliament in India? (1) Supreme Court, (2) Election Commission of India, (3) President of India, (4) Prime Minister of India
A candidate contesting Lok Sabha elections must be a registered _______ in any parliamentary constituency.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is responsible for preparing and updating the electoral rolls for parliamentary elections.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the lower house of the Indian Parliament.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the upper house of the Indian Parliament.
A person is disqualified from being a Member of Parliament if he/she is found guilty of corrupt practices in elections. (Yes/No)
True or False: A person can be a member of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha at the same time.
True or False: The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body.
True or False: The number of seats allotted to each state in the Lok Sabha is based on its population.
