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Question 11 Mark
Appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Commissioners.
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The Chief Election Commissioner and other Commissioners are appointed by the President.
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Question 21 Mark
What is the need for Elections?
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It is generally said, ‘No elections, no democracy’. This saying is not without meaning, it simple words it devotes that without the elections a democratic government cannot be set up.
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Question 31 Mark
State the procedure by secret ballot?
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Secret ballot: It is the method of stamping ballot paper secretly and then placing the ballot paper in a sealed box or casting a vote on the Electronic Voting Machine by pressing a button.
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Question 41 Mark
How does the Election Commission ensure free and fair elections?
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The Election Commission tries to ensure free and fair elections through prescribing code of conduct, central observers, countermanding, severe punishment for booth capturing, etc.
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Question 51 Mark
State any two functions of the Chief Election Commissioner.
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The two functions are:
  1.  Preparation of Electoral rolls
  2.  The sole authority for superintendence and conduct of elections.
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Question 61 Mark
With reference to terms of office and conditions of service of the Election Commission, : How is he appointed?
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The Chief Commissioner is appointed by the President of India and is done at the behest of the Prime Minister as per Article 74.
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Question 71 Mark
Who is the head of the Election Commission?
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Chief Election Commissioner is the head of the Election Commission.
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Question 81 Mark
When were the last General Elections held in India?
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The Last General Elections were held in India in the year 2019 in April and May.
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Question 91 Mark
What is known as General Elections?
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The elections held to elect the members of the Lok Sabha after the expiry of the normal term of five years are called the General Elections.
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Question 101 Mark
What type of elections are direct and what type are indirect in a Parliamentary Democracy?
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Direct elections are held for electing M.L.A. and M.P. Indirect elections are held for M.L.C., members of Rajya Sabha, the President and Vice-President.
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Question 111 Mark
What is the normal term of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Commissioners?
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The normal term is of 6 years, but the retirement age is 65.
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Question 121 Mark
Who appoints the Election Commissioners?
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The Election Commissioners are appointed by the President of India.
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Question 131 Mark
When is a mid-term election held?
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This type of election is held when a State Legislative Assembly or the Lok Sabha is dissolved before the completion of its full term (5 years).
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Question 141 Mark
Who allots the symbols to political parties?
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Election Commission allots the symbols to political parties.
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Question 151 Mark
Mention any two measures that ensure that elections are free and fair in India.
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The two measures that ensure free and fair elections in India are:
  1. The Commission sends central observers to sensitive constituencies.
  2. The Commission prescribes the code of conduct for the election campaigns.
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Question 161 Mark
What is the maximum limit of the expenses for a Parliamentary contest?
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The maximum limit of the expenses for a Parliamentary contest amounts at Rs. 15 lacs.
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Question 171 Mark
What is an Election Manifesto? ### What is the use of an Election Manifesto?
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An Election Manifesto is a formal statement of the programme and objectives of a political party. The Manifesto contains programmers and promises for all sections of society.
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Question 181 Mark
Mention any two techniques of the Election Campaign.
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The two techniques of Election Campaign are:
  1. Public meetings and rallies are organised.
  2. The candidates do door-to-door canvassing.
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Question 191 Mark
Mention any two stages in the election process before the Election Campaign begins.
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Two stages in the election process before the Election Campaign are:
  1. Nomination of Candidates
  2. Scrutiny of Nominations
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Question 201 Mark
Mention any two powers (functions) of the Election Commission.
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Two powers (functions) of the Election Commission are:
  1. Preparation of the Electoral Rolls.
  2. Conduct of Elections.
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Question 211 Mark
How can the Chief Election Commissioner be removed from his office?
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The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed in the manner as a judge of the Supreme Court.
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Question 221 Mark
What is the term of office of the Chief Election Commissioner?
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The term of office of the Chief Election Commissioner is six years.
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Question 231 Mark
Who acts as the Chairman of the Election Commission?
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The Chief Election Commissioner acts as the Chairman of the Election Commission.
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Question 241 Mark
Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and other Commissioners?
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The President appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and other Commissioners.
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Question 251 Mark

What is a Multip-Member Constituency?

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A Multi-Member Constituency is one, which elects more than one representative.
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Question 261 Mark
What is meant by a Single-Member Constituency?
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A Single-Member Constituency is one, which returns only one representative from each area.
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Question 271 Mark
Name two bodies whose members are elected by Indirect Election.
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The Rajya Sabha and Vidhan Parishad (State Legislative Council) are the two bodies, whose members are elected by Indirect Election.
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Question 281 Mark
Name the system of election to the office of the President of India.
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The system of election to the office of the President of India is Indirect.
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Question 291 Mark
What is meant by Direct Election?
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The election in which the voters directly choose their representatives to the legislatures is known as Direct Election.
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Question 301 Mark
What is meant by Midterm-Election?
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A midterm-poll that is held in consequence to the dissolution of the Lok Sabha or the State Assembly before its term is over is called Midterm-Election.
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Question 311 Mark
What is By-Election?
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A By-Election is held to choose a member of the Lok Sabha or that the State legislature “to replace a previous member who has resigned suddenly or died.”
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Question 331 Mark
Name one important duty of an enlightened electorate.
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An enlightened electorate works out the election procedure keeping in view all the basic rules fixed for the election, in a disciplined manner with honesty and peace.
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Question 341 Mark
When is repoll at a booth held?
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The Election Commission orders are poll within two or three days after the first polling, in case there is a threat to voters security or other genuine reasons prevailing.
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Question 351 Mark
Under which method of elections are the elections to Lok Sabha held?
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The elections to Lok Sabha are held directly. People of India directly elect their representatives to the Lok Sabha.
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Question 361 Mark
What is meant by-election petition?
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In case any defeated candidate has a reasonable doubt about the rigging of elections, voter or a defeated candidate can file a petition in the court of law.
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Question 371 Mark
When is a vote declared invalid and not counted?
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The ballot paper which is not properly stamped or bears more than one stamp is declared invalid.
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Question 381 Mark
What is called the ‘simple majority?
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The person who gets ‘the highest number of votes’ or the ‘simple majority’ is declared the winner.
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Question 391 Mark
What is meant by the term ‘election by secret ballot’?
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This means that the voter chooses the candidates of his choice secretly.
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Question 401 Mark
Mention two functions of the Returning Officer.
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The Returning officer has to scrutinise the nomination papers and has the authority to reject the nomination papers.
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Question 411 Mark
What is known as the Voters List? Who prepares it?
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The Commission identifies eligible voters in each constituency and prepares the list of eligible voters. This is called ‘Voters List’.
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Question 421 Mark
Name one advisory function of the Election Commission.
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The Election Commission also advises the President or the Governors of the State in respect of Electoral matters.
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Question 431 Mark
What is meant by an election?
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Election is a procedure whereby persons are chosen, by voting, to represent the voters for running the government.
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