Election of Members of Parliament

Civics ⇒ Parliamentary System and Political Institutions

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Describe the method of election for Rajya Sabha members.

Describe the role of the Election Commission in the election of Members of Parliament.

Explain the importance of secret ballot in parliamentary elections.

Explain the meaning of 'universal adult franchise' in the context of Indian parliamentary elections.

Explain the process of electing a Member of Parliament to the Lok Sabha.

Explain the term 'constituency' in the context of parliamentary elections.

Explain the term 'single transferable vote' used in Rajya Sabha elections.

How are seats in the Lok Sabha allocated to different states?

A by-election is held when: (1) The Parliament is dissolved, (2) A seat becomes vacant between general elections, (3) The government changes, (4) The President resigns

How many members are elected to the Lok Sabha? (1) 250, (2) 545, (3) 552, (4) 500

How often are general elections to the Lok Sabha held in India? (1) Every 3 years, (2) Every 4 years, (3) Every 5 years, (4) Every 6 years

What is the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha as per the Constitution? (1) 238, (2) 250, (3) 245, (4) 200

Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for the conduct of free and fair elections in India.

Fill in the blank: The ________ is the upper house of the Indian Parliament.

Fill in the blank: The ________ prepares and updates the electoral rolls for parliamentary elections.

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

A candidate must not hold any office of profit under the government to be eligible for election as a Member of Parliament. True or False?

A person can be a member of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha at the same time. True or False?

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

True or False: Nominated members of the Rajya Sabha have the right to vote in the election of the President of India.