{"id":12331,"date":"2025-08-29T16:53:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T15:53:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcqsadda.com\/?p=12331"},"modified":"2025-10-23T05:22:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T04:22:06","slug":"election-commission-top-100-mcqs-with-answer-and-explanation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mcqsadda.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/29\/election-commission-top-100-mcqs-with-answer-and-explanation\/","title":{"rendered":"Election Commission Top 100 MCQs With Answer and Explanation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">1. The Election Commission of India is established under which Article of the Constitution?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 320<br>b) Article 324<br>c) Article 326<br>d) Article 329<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Article 324<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Article 324 provides for the superintendence, direction, and control of elections to Parliament, state legislatures, and the offices of President and Vice-President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">2. The Election Commission of India is a:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Constitutional body<br>b) Statutory body<br>c) Executive body<br>d) Advisory body<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) Constitutional body<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> It is a constitutional body established under Article 324.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">3. Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) President<br>b) Prime Minister<br>c) Parliament<br>d) Supreme Court<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) President<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners are appointed by the President of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">4. What is the tenure of the Chief Election Commissioner?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) 3 years or 60 years of age<br>b) 5 years or 65 years of age<br>c) 6 years or 65 years of age<br>d) 6 years or 70 years of age<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) 6 years or 65 years of age<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The CEC and Election Commissioners hold office for six years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">5. The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office in the same manner as:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Prime Minister<br>b) High Court Judge<br>c) Supreme Court Judge<br>d) Speaker of Lok Sabha<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Supreme Court Judge<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The CEC can be removed from office only through impeachment, similar to a Supreme Court judge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">6. Which of the following elections are conducted by the Election Commission of India?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Panchayat Elections<br>b) Municipal Elections<br>c) State Assembly Elections<br>d) Both a &amp; b<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) State Assembly Elections<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Panchayat and municipal elections are conducted by State Election Commissions. The ECI conducts elections for Parliament, State Legislatures, President, and Vice-President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">7. How many members were there in the Election Commission when it was first established in 1950?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) One<br>b) Two<br>c) Three<br>d) Four<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) One<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Initially, the Election Commission had only one member\u2014the Chief Election Commissioner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">8. The Election Commission became a multi-member body in which year?<\/mark><\/strong><br>a) 1962<br>b) 1989<br>c) 1991<br>d) 1993<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> d) 1993<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Since October 1, 1993, the Election Commission has been functioning as a multi-member body with one CEC and two Election Commissioners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">9. Which Article deals with elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 324<br>b) Article 326<br>c) Article 327<br>d) Article 329<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Article 326<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Article 326 provides for elections on the basis of adult suffrage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">10. Who decides on matters related to the recognition of political parties?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Parliament<br>b) President<br>c) Election Commission<br>d) Supreme Court<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Election Commission<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The Election Commission decides on recognition and derecognition of political parties and allocation of election symbols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">11. Which of the following bodies settles disputes regarding the election of the President and Vice-President of India?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Supreme Court<br>b) Parliament<br>c) Election Commission<br>d) High Court<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) Supreme Court<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Article 71 provides that the Supreme Court settles such disputes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">12. The Election Commission of India does not conduct elections for:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Rajya Sabha<br>b) Lok Sabha<br>c) Panchayats<br>d) President<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Panchayats<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> State Election Commissions conduct Panchayat and municipal elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">13. Who decides on the disqualification of Members of Parliament under the Representation of the People Act, 1951?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Supreme Court<br>b) President<br>c) Election Commission<br>d) Parliament<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) President (in consultation with Election Commission)<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The President decides disqualification under RPA, 1951, but is bound by the advice of the Election Commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">14. Which Article provides the power to make provisions with respect to elections?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 324<br>b) Article 327<br>c) Article 328<br>d) Article 329<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Article 327<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Article 327 empowers Parliament to make provisions regarding elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">15. The State Election Commission is established under which Article?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 243K<br>b) Article 324<br>c) Article 329<br>d) Article 243L<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) Article 243K<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Article 243K provides for State Election Commissions for Panchayat and municipal elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">16. What is the minimum age to be included in the electoral roll?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) 16 years<br>b) 17 years<br>c) 18 years<br>d) 21 years<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) 18 years<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> According to the 61st Amendment Act, 1988, the voting age was reduced from 21 to 18 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">17. Which of the following ensures free and fair elections in India?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Judiciary<br>b) Election Commission<br>c) Political Parties<br>d) Parliament<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Election Commission<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The ECI ensures free and fair elections in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">18. Which of the following is not a function of the Election Commission?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Conducting elections for President<br>b) Preparing electoral rolls<br>c) Deciding election disputes<br>d) Conducting Lok Sabha elections<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Deciding election disputes<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Election disputes are decided by courts, not by the Election Commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">19. The Representation of the People Act was enacted in:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) 1949<br>b) 1950<br>c) 1951<br>d) 1952<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) 1951<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The RPA, 1951 provides the actual conduct of elections and qualifications\/disqualifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">20. Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Sukumar Sen<br>b) T. N. Seshan<br>c) K. R. Narayanan<br>d) M. S. Gill<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) Sukumar Sen<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Sukumar Sen was the first CEC of India (1950\u20131958).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">21. Who was the Chief Election Commissioner known for electoral reforms in the 1990s?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) T. N. Seshan<br>b) Sukumar Sen<br>c) V. S. Ramadevi<br>d) Sunil Arora<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) T. N. Seshan<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> T. N. Seshan brought significant reforms in the 1990s to curb malpractices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">22. Which Article prohibits courts from interfering in matters of elections?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 324<br>b) Article 327<br>c) Article 329<br>d) Article 243K<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Article 329<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Article 329 bars interference of courts in electoral matters except via election petitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">23. The Election Commission can issue orders for:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Model Code of Conduct<br>b) Recognition of political parties<br>c) Allotment of symbols<br>d) All of the above<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> d) All of the above<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The ECI issues orders on MCC, recognition of parties, and symbols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">24. Which constitutional amendment introduced the State Election Commission?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) 42nd Amendment<br>b) 44th Amendment<br>c) 61st Amendment<br>d) 73rd Amendment<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> d) 73rd Amendment<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 introduced State Election Commissions for Panchayati Raj elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">25. Who decides on questions related to disqualification of MPs under the 10th Schedule (anti-defection)?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) President<br>b) Speaker\/Chairman of House<br>c) Election Commission<br>d) Supreme Court<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Speaker\/Chairman of House<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Under the 10th Schedule, the presiding officer of the concerned House decides disqualification on grounds of defection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">26. The Election Commission submits its annual report to:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Prime Minister<br>b) President<br>c) Parliament<br>d) Supreme Court<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) President<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The Election Commission submits its report to the President, who lays it before Parliament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">27. Which of the following constitutional provisions ensures the independence of the Election Commission?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Security of tenure of CEC<br>b) Difficult procedure of removal of CEC<br>c) Service conditions cannot be varied to his disadvantage<br>d) All of the above<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> d) All of the above<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> These safeguards ensure the Election Commission\u2019s independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">28. Which of the following bodies decides the disputes regarding the election of MPs and MLAs?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Election Commission<br>b) Supreme Court<br>c) High Court<br>d) Parliament<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) High Court<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Election petitions for MPs\/MLAs are decided by the respective High Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">29. The Election Commission prepares the electoral rolls under:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Representation of the People Act, 1950<br>b) Representation of the People Act, 1951<br>c) Constitution (Article 326)<br>d) Constitution (Article 327)<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) Representation of the People Act, 1950<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> RPA 1950 provides for the preparation and revision of electoral rolls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">30. Which Election Commissioner was the first woman to hold the post?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) V. S. Ramadevi<br>b) Sarojini Mahishi<br>c) Meira Kumar<br>d) Najma Heptulla<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) V. S. Ramadevi<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> V. S. Ramadevi became the first woman Chief Election Commissioner in 1990.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">31. How many Election Commissioners, apart from the Chief Election Commissioner, are there at present (2025)?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) One<br>b) Two<br>c) Three<br>d) Four<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Two<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The ECI is a three-member body \u2013 one CEC and two Election Commissioners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">32. The Election Commission supervises elections for which of the following?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) President and Vice-President<br>b) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha<br>c) State Legislative Assemblies<br>d) All of the above<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> d) All of the above<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The ECI conducts elections for these constitutional offices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">33. The Election Commission of India is responsible for issuing which code during elections?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Civil Procedure Code<br>b) Code of Conduct for Judges<br>c) Model Code of Conduct<br>d) Criminal Code<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Model Code of Conduct<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The ECI issues the Model Code of Conduct to regulate political parties and candidates during elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">34. The Election Commission uses which power to advise on disqualification of MPs and MLAs?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 103 &amp; 192<br>b) Article 324<br>c) Article 329<br>d) Representation of People Act<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) Article 103 &amp; 192<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Article 103 (MPs) and 192 (MLAs) \u2013 the President\/Governor consults ECI before deciding disqualification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">35. Which of the following is not true about the Chief Election Commissioner?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Equal powers as other Election Commissioners<br>b) Removal procedure same as Supreme Court Judge<br>c) Appointed by Prime Minister directly<br>d) Head of Election Commission<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Appointed by Prime Minister directly<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The CEC is appointed by the President, not directly by the PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">36. The Election Commission of India was set up on:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) 26 January 1950<br>b) 25 January 1950<br>c) 15 August 1947<br>d) 2 October 1950<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) 25 January 1950<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The ECI was established on 25 January 1950, celebrated as National Voters\u2019 Day since 2011.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">37. Which body allots symbols to political parties?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Supreme Court<br>b) President<br>c) Election Commission<br>d) Parliament<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Election Commission<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The ECI allots symbols to political parties and candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">38. Which schedule of the Indian Constitution is related to the allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) First Schedule<br>b) Second Schedule<br>c) Fourth Schedule<br>d) Tenth Schedule<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Fourth Schedule<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The Fourth Schedule deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha to the states and UTs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">39. The Election Commission is not concerned with the election of:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) President<br>b) Vice-President<br>c) Speaker of Lok Sabha<br>d) State Legislative Assembly<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Speaker of Lok Sabha<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The Speaker is elected by members of the Lok Sabha themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">40. The Model Code of Conduct is:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Part of the Constitution<br>b) A law passed by Parliament<br>c) A guideline issued by ECI<br>d) Supreme Court directive<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) A guideline issued by ECI<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> It is not a law, but a set of guidelines issued by ECI to ensure fair elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">41. Who decides the schedule of elections in India?<\/mark><\/strong><br>a) President<br>b) Prime Minister<br>c) Election Commission<br>d) Parliament<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Election Commission<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The ECI decides the election schedule such as dates of polling, counting, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">42. Which case upheld the independence of the Election Commission and its plenary powers?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Kesavananda Bharati case<br>b) Indira Gandhi vs Raj Narain case<br>c) Mohinder Singh Gill vs Chief Election Commissioner case<br>d) S. R. Bommai case<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Mohinder Singh Gill vs CEC case (1978)<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The Supreme Court upheld ECI\u2019s plenary powers under Article 324.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">43. Which of the following is not a part of the Election Commission of India?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Chief Election Commissioner<br>b) Election Commissioners<br>c) Regional Commissioners<br>d) State Election Commissioners<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> d) State Election Commissioners<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> SECs are separate bodies for local elections in states, not part of ECI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">44. Who was the first woman Chief Election Commissioner of India?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Sarojini Mahishi<br>b) V. S. Ramadevi<br>c) Najma Heptulla<br>d) Indira Gandhi<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) V. S. Ramadevi<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> She served as CEC in 1990.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">45. Which Article provides that elections to Parliament and State Legislatures shall be on the basis of adult suffrage?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 324<br>b) Article 326<br>c) Article 328<br>d) Article 329<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Article 326<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Article 326 guarantees universal adult suffrage for elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">46. The Chief Election Commissioner after retirement:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Can be reappointed as Election Commissioner<br>b) Can hold other government posts<br>c) Cannot hold any government post<br>d) Must retire permanently from public life<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Cannot hold any government post<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> To ensure independence, the CEC cannot hold any office of profit under government after retirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">47. Which authority issues the notification for General Elections to Lok Sabha?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Election Commission<br>b) President<br>c) Prime Minister<br>d) Speaker of Lok Sabha<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) President<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The President issues the notification; the Election Commission conducts the election.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">48. Which authority decides disputes regarding splits and mergers of political parties?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Supreme Court<br>b) High Court<br>c) Election Commission<br>d) President<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Election Commission<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The ECI decides disputes over splits\/mergers of political parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">49. Which Article allows State Legislatures to make provisions regarding elections to state legislatures?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 327<br>b) Article 328<br>c) Article 329<br>d) Article 243K<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Article 328<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Article 328 empowers State Legislatures to make laws regarding their own elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">50. Which day is celebrated as National Voters\u2019 Day in India?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) 26 January<br>b) 15 August<br>c) 25 January<br>d) 1 March<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) 25 January<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Since 2011, 25 January (the day ECI was founded) is celebrated as National Voters\u2019 Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">51. Who determines the territorial constituencies for elections in India?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Election Commission<br>b) Parliament<br>c) President<br>d) Delimitation Commission<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> d) Delimitation Commission<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Delimitation of constituencies is done by an independent Delimitation Commission, not by ECI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">52. The Delimitation Commission is appointed by:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) President of India<br>b) Prime Minister<br>c) Election Commission<br>d) Parliament<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) President of India<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The Delimitation Commission is constituted by the President, in consultation with the Election Commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">53. Which Article empowers Parliament to make laws on elections?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 324<br>b) Article 326<br>c) Article 327<br>d) Article 329<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Article 327<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Article 327 empowers Parliament to legislate on all matters relating to elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">54. Which Article empowers State Legislatures to legislate on elections?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 324<br>b) Article 328<br>c) Article 329<br>d) Article 243K<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Article 328<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Article 328 gives State Legislatures power to legislate on elections for their legislatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">55. The Election Commission decides recognition of political parties under which law?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Representation of the People Act, 1950<br>b) Representation of the People Act, 1951<br>c) Indian Penal Code<br>d) Government of India Act, 1935<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Representation of the People Act, 1951<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Recognition of parties and allotment of symbols are governed by RPA, 1951.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">56. Who supervises elections to the Panchayats and Municipalities?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Election Commission of India<br>b) State Election Commission<br>c) Governor<br>d) President<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) State Election Commission<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> As per Article 243K &amp; 243ZA, the SEC conducts elections to Panchayats and Municipalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">57. The Election Commission of India is mentioned in which Part of the Constitution?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Part V<br>b) Part IX<br>c) Part XV<br>d) Part XX<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Part XV<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Part XV (Articles 324\u2013329) deals with elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">58. What is the composition of the current Election Commission of India?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) One CEC + One EC<br>b) One CEC + Two ECs<br>c) One CEC + Three ECs<br>d) Only CEC<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) One CEC + Two ECs<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Since 1993, ECI is a three-member body \u2013 1 CEC + 2 ECs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">59. The Election Commission has the power to advise the President\/Governor on disqualification under which Articles?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Articles 103 &amp; 192<br>b) Articles 124 &amp; 217<br>c) Articles 326 &amp; 327<br>d) Articles 329 &amp; 330<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) Articles 103 &amp; 192<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The President decides MP disqualification (Art. 103) and Governor decides MLA disqualification (Art. 192) after consulting ECI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">60. The Election Commission can direct re-polling under which Article?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 324<br>b) Article 326<br>c) Article 327<br>d) Article 329<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) Article 324<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Article 324 gives plenary powers to the Election Commission, including ordering re-polling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">61. Which constitutional amendment reduced the voting age from 21 to 18 years?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) 42nd Amendment<br>b) 44th Amendment<br>c) 61st Amendment<br>d) 73rd Amendment<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) 61st Amendment<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The 61st Amendment Act, 1988 reduced the voting age to 18 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">62. In case of elections to Parliament, who prepares the electoral rolls?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Parliament<br>b) Election Commission of India<br>c) Supreme Court<br>d) Ministry of Home Affairs<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Election Commission of India<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> ECI prepares and updates electoral rolls for Parliament and State legislatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">63. Which of the following elections is conducted through proportional representation by single transferable vote?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) President of India<br>b) Vice-President of India<br>c) Rajya Sabha<br>d) All of the above<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> d) All of the above<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> President, Vice-President, and Rajya Sabha elections are conducted using this system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">64. The Election Commission\u2019s decision in allotment of symbols can be challenged before:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Supreme Court<br>b) High Court<br>c) Parliament<br>d) President<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) Supreme Court<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Decisions of the Election Commission can be challenged through judicial review in the Supreme Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">65. Who has the final power to decide recognition\/derecognition of a political party?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Parliament<br>b) President<br>c) Election Commission<br>d) Supreme Court<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Election Commission<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Recognition and derecognition of political parties is decided by ECI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">66. Which authority decides on election disputes relating to the President and Vice-President?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Election Commission<br>b) Supreme Court<br>c) Parliament<br>d) High Court<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Supreme Court<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Article 71 provides that the Supreme Court adjudicates disputes regarding the election of President and Vice-President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">67. Who appoints the Election Commissioners (other than CEC)?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) President<br>b) Prime Minister<br>c) Parliament<br>d) Vice-President<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) President<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Like the CEC, the other Election Commissioners are also appointed by the President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">68. Who determines the service conditions of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Parliament<br>b) President<br>c) Supreme Court<br>d) Prime Minister<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) Parliament<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Parliament determines their service conditions by law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">69. Which of the following ensures impartiality of the Election Commission?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Security of tenure<br>b) Equal status of CEC and ECs<br>c) Salaries charged on Consolidated Fund of India<br>d) All of the above<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> d) All of the above<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> These safeguards ensure impartiality and independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">70. Who decides whether a person is qualified to be a member of Parliament?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Supreme Court<br>b) Election Commission<br>c) President<br>d) Prime Minister<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) President (consulting ECI)<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> As per Article 103, President decides MP disqualification after consulting the ECI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">71. Which Article provides for bar on interference by courts in electoral matters?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 324<br>b) Article 326<br>c) Article 329<br>d) Article 243K<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Article 329<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Article 329 bars judicial interference except through election petitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">72. What is the tenure of the State Election Commissioner?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) 3 years or 60 years of age<br>b) 5 years or 65 years of age<br>c) 6 years or 65 years of age<br>d) Same as Chief Minister<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) 5 years or 65 years of age<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> SEC holds office for 5 years or until the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">73. Who appoints the State Election Commissioner?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Governor<br>b) Chief Minister<br>c) President<br>d) Election Commission of India<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) Governor<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The Governor appoints the State Election Commissioner under Article 243K.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">74. The decisions of the State Election Commission can be challenged in:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Supreme Court only<br>b) High Court only<br>c) Both Supreme Court and High Court<br>d) President\u2019s office<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) High Court only<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> SEC\u2019s decisions are subject to judicial review in the respective High Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">75. The Election Commission of India is a:<\/mark><\/strong><br>a) Statutory body<br>b) Constitutional body<br>c) Executive body<br>d) Regulatory body under Parliament<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Constitutional body<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The ECI is a constitutional body under Article 324, ensuring its independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">76. The Election Commission of India conducts elections to which of the following offices?<\/mark><\/strong><br>a) President and Vice-President<br>b) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha<br>c) State Legislative Assemblies<br>d) All of the above<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> d) All of the above<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> ECI supervises elections to President, VP, Parliament, and State Legislatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">77. Which body recommends the delimitation of constituencies?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Election Commission<br>b) Parliament<br>c) Delimitation Commission<br>d) President<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Delimitation Commission<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Delimitation of constituencies is done by Delimitation Commission, an independent body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">78. Which constitutional authority decides on the disqualification of Members of State Legislatures?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Governor (after consulting ECI)<br>b) Election Commission<br>c) High Court<br>d) Speaker of Legislative Assembly<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) Governor (after consulting ECI)<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> As per Article 192, the Governor decides, but must consult ECI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">79. Who supervises the elections to the offices of President and Vice-President?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Parliament<br>b) Election Commission of India<br>c) Supreme Court<br>d) Prime Minister<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Election Commission of India<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> ECI conducts Presidential and Vice-Presidential elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">80. Which of the following is not correct about the Election Commission of India?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) It conducts elections to local bodies<br>b) It allots symbols to political parties<br>c) It enforces the Model Code of Conduct<br>d) It supervises Presidential elections<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) It conducts elections to local bodies<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Local body elections are conducted by State Election Commissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">81. Which Article empowers the Parliament to provide for the manner of filling seats in Rajya Sabha to be elected by States?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 80<br>b) Article 81<br>c) Article 82<br>d) Article 83<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) Article 80<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Article 80 deals with composition of Rajya Sabha, including election by state legislatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">82. Which body has the power to decide disputes relating to disqualification of MPs on grounds other than defection?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) President (after consulting ECI)<br>b) Parliament<br>c) Supreme Court<br>d) Prime Minister<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) President (after consulting ECI)<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Under Article 103, the President decides disqualification in consultation with ECI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">83. Which constitutional body can order repoll in case of malpractice during elections?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Supreme Court<br>b) President<br>c) Election Commission of India<br>d) Parliament<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Election Commission of India<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> ECI can order repoll under Article 324.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">84. Which body is responsible for deciding whether a political party is recognized as a national or state party?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Parliament<br>b) Supreme Court<br>c) Election Commission<br>d) President<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Election Commission<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> ECI decides the status of political parties as national or state parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">85. The Election Commission enforces the:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Anti-defection Law<br>b) Model Code of Conduct<br>c) Judicial Review<br>d) Right to Information Act<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Model Code of Conduct<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> ECI enforces the MCC to ensure free and fair elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">86. Which of the following powers is not given to the Election Commission?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Conducting elections<br>b) Reviewing election laws<br>c) Allotting symbols<br>d) Supervising political parties<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Reviewing election laws<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Election laws are made by Parliament; ECI only enforces them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">87. Who has the power to extend elections in a constituency in case of natural calamity?<\/mark><br><\/strong>a) President<br>b) Parliament<br>c) Election Commission<br>d) Supreme Court<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Election Commission<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> ECI can extend or postpone elections in case of emergencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">88. Which landmark judgment recognized the right to vote as a statutory right?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Kesavananda Bharati case<br>b) PUCL vs Union of India<br>c) Indira Gandhi vs Raj Narain<br>d) Mohinder Singh Gill case<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) PUCL vs Union of India (2003)<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> SC ruled that the right to vote is a statutory right under RPA, not a fundamental right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">89. Which Article empowers the President or Governor to consult the Election Commission regarding disqualification?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 103 &amp; 192<br>b) Article 124 &amp; 217<br>c) Article 326<br>d) Article 329<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> a) Article 103 &amp; 192<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> President consults ECI (Art. 103) for MPs; Governor consults ECI (Art. 192) for MLAs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">90. Which part of the Constitution contains provisions relating to elections?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Part IX<br>b) Part X<br>c) Part XV<br>d) Part XX<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> c) Part XV<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Part XV (Articles 324\u2013329) contains provisions relating to elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">91. Who decides on disqualification of members under the 10th Schedule (Anti-defection law)?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) President<br>b) Speaker\/Chairman of the House<br>c) Election Commission<br>d) Supreme Court<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Speaker\/Chairman of the House<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The presiding officer of the House decides under the Tenth Schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">92. Which Article provides for the independence of the State Election Commission?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 324<br>b) Article 243K<br>c) Article 327<br>d) Article 329<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Article 243K<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Article 243K provides for State Election Commissions for local body elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">93. The Election Commission of India functions with the help of:<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Ministry of Law and Justice<br>b) Ministry of Home Affairs<br>c) Its own independent staff<br>d) Borrowed staff from Union &amp; State Governments<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> d) Borrowed staff from Union &amp; State Governments<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> ECI does not have its own staff; it borrows from governments for conducting elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">94. Which committee recommended State Funding of Elections in India?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Tarkunde Committee<br>b) Indrajit Gupta Committee<br>c) Dinesh Goswami Committee<br>d) Vohra Committee<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Indrajit Gupta Committee (1998)<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The Indrajit Gupta Committee strongly recommended state funding of elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">95. Which case made it compulsory for candidates to disclose their criminal records and assets?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Kesavananda Bharati case<br>b) PUCL vs Union of India case<br>c) Lily Thomas vs Union of India<br>d) Indira Gandhi vs Raj Narain case<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) PUCL vs Union of India case (2002)<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Supreme Court mandated candidates to declare assets, liabilities, and criminal records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">96. Which case led to immediate disqualification of convicted legislators?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Kesavananda Bharati case<br>b) Lily Thomas vs Union of India case<br>c) Mohinder Singh Gill case<br>d) Maneka Gandhi case<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Lily Thomas vs Union of India case (2013)<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> SC ruled that convicted legislators lose membership immediately (struck down Section 8(4) of RPA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">97. The Election Commission of India is assisted by which officers during elections?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Returning Officers<br>b) Presiding Officers<br>c) Chief Electoral Officers<br>d) All of the above<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> d) All of the above<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> ECI is assisted by a hierarchy of officers like Returning Officers, Presiding Officers, and CEOs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">98. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Election Commission?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) It is fully independent from Parliament<br>b) Its expenditure is charged on the Consolidated Fund of India<br>c) It can be removed by Parliament through a simple majority<br>d) It cannot be challenged in any court<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Its expenditure is charged on the Consolidated Fund of India<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> This safeguard ensures financial independence of ECI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">99. Who is known as the \u201cFather of Electoral Reforms\u201d in India?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Sukumar Sen<br>b) T. N. Seshan<br>c) Indrajit Gupta<br>d) K. R. Narayanan<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) T. N. Seshan<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> T. N. Seshan is credited with enforcing strict electoral reforms in the 1990s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">100. The Election Commission of India ensures free and fair elections under which Article?<br><\/mark><\/strong>a) Article 320<br>b) Article 324<br>c) Article 326<br>d) Article 327<br><strong>Answer:<\/strong> b) Article 324<br><strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Article 324 vests in ECI the power of superintendence, direction, and control of elections.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. The Election Commission of India is established under which Article of the Constitution?a) Article 320b) Article 324c) Article 326d) Article 329Answer: b) Article 324Explanation: Article 324 provides for the superintendence, direction, and control of elections to Parliament, state legislatures, and the offices of President and Vice-President. 2. 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