PS CHP 2 Flashcards
Who appoints the Election Commissioner?
(a) President
Who was appointed as the first Chief Election Commissioner of independent India?
(c) Sukumar Sen
Which committee of the Election Commission creates constituencies?
(b) Delimitation
Does the Elections Commission lay down the code of conduct during elections? T OR F
True
The Elections Commission is responsible for establishing the code of conduct.
Can the Election Commission hold re-elections in a particular constituency? T OR F
True
The Election Commission can conduct re-elections under special circumstances.
Does the state government decide when and how many stages elections are held in a State? T OR F
False
The Election Commission determines the election schedule.
Which Article of the Indian Constitution created the independent body of Election Commission?
(c) 324
What type of party system exists in India?
(c) Multi-party
Who has the right to give recognition or de-recognize a political party?
(b) Election Commission
How many constituencies of Lok Sabha are there at present?
(d) 543
Who was the first voter from Himachal Pradesh?
(b) Sham Sharan Negi
Due to EVM, which group of people can vote easily?
(c) Divyanga
When were the first elections in India held?
(d) 1951-52
Should there be secrecy in the election process? T OR F
False
Elections should be conducted in a free and fair environment to avoid malpractices.
Has the Election Commission started an awareness campaign for voter registration? T OR F
True
The Election Commission conducts campaigns to inform new eligible voters about registration.
Can every candidate who fills the nomination form contest in elections? T OR F
False
Candidates must be present and provide complete information; irregularities can lead to rejection.
Does the Election Commission sometimes conduct mid-term elections? T OR F
True
Mid-term elections occur if the elected government loses majority or if no party gains complete majority.
