Elections and Electoral Process

Political Science ⇒ Democracy and Political Processes

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Describe the process of counting votes in Indian elections.

Describe the process of election campaigning in India.

Describe the process of nomination of candidates in Indian elections.

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

Explain the role of political parties in the electoral process in India.

Explain the term 'Electoral Malpractice'.

Explain the term 'Electoral Reforms' in the context of Indian democracy.

Explain the term 'Secret Ballot'.

Elections in India are held at which of the following levels? (1) National (2) State (3) Local (4) All of the above

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the Election Commission? (1) Article 324 (2) Article 356 (3) Article 370 (4) Article 21

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 First Past the Post (FPTP) system? (1) Proportional representation (2) Candidate with most votes wins (3) Two-round voting (4) Cumulative voting

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 ________ system is used for the election of the President of India.

Fill in the blank: The process of verifying the identity of voters at the polling booth is called ________.

True or False: A person can vote in more than one constituency if they have residences in multiple places.

True or False: Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are used in all elections in India.

True or False: The Election Commission can disqualify a candidate for violating the Model Code of Conduct.

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