Elections and Electoral Process
Political Science ⇒ Indian Constitution and Government
Elections and Electoral Process starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the process of counting votes in Indian elections.
Describe the role of political parties in the electoral process in India.
Explain the concept of 'one person, one vote, one value' in the context of Indian elections.
Explain the difference between direct and indirect elections with examples from India.
Explain the importance of free and fair elections in a democracy.
Explain the process of nomination of candidates in Indian elections.
Explain the term 'booth capturing' and its impact on elections.
The President of India is elected by an electoral college. Is this a direct or indirect election?
In India, elections to the Rajya Sabha are held by which method? (1) Direct election (2) Indirect election (3) Nomination (4) Lottery
What is the minimum age required to contest elections to the Lok Sabha? (1) 18 years (2) 21 years (3) 25 years (4) 30 years
What is the minimum age required to vote in the Lok Sabha elections in India? (1) 16 years (2) 18 years (3) 21 years (4) 25 years
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the Election Commission? (1) Article 324 (2) Article 356 (3) Article 370 (4) Article 80
The Election Commission of India consists of the Chief Election Commissioner and _______ Election Commissioners.
The Election Commission of India is a _______ body.
The process of dividing the country into constituencies for elections is called _______.
The process of holding elections again in a constituency due to irregularities is called _______.
A candidate can contest from more than one constituency in the same general election.
A candidate must deposit a security amount while filing nomination papers. If the candidate fails to secure a minimum number of votes, the deposit is forfeited.
A person can be disqualified from voting if he/she is convicted of certain criminal offences.
Can a person who is not a citizen of India contest elections to the Lok Sabha?
