(QUIZ) Polity MCQs : Electoral System in India

1. Consider the following statements.

1. The Election commission is a permanent and an independent body established by the Parliament.
2. The appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners shall be made by the President.
3. The Election Commission shall consist of Chief Election Commissioner and such number of other Election Commissioner, as the President may from time to time fix.

Which of the statement given above is / are correct.

• 1 only
• 2 only
• 2 & 3 only
• All of the above

2. Consider the following statements.

1. The removal of the Chief Election Commissioner as similar as the removal of a Judge of Supreme Court.
2. The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed by the President on the basis of a resolution passed to that effect by the both the House of Parliament with special majority.

 Which of the statement given above is / are correct.

• 1 only
• 2 only
• Both 1 & 2
• Neither 1 nor 2

3. Consider the following statements with regards to powers & functions of the Election Commission.

1. The Election Commission will notify the dates and schedules of elections and to scrutinise the nomination papers.
2. To determine the territorial areas of the electoral constituencies through-out the country on the basis of the Delimitation Commission Act of Parliament.

Which of the statement given above is / are correct.

• 1 only
• 2 only
• Both 1 & 2
• Neither 1 nor 2

4. Consider the following statements.

1. The Chief Election Commissioner holds office for a term of six years.
2. The Chief Election Commissioner holds office till he attain the age of 63 years.
3. Election Commissioner & Chief Election Commissioner draw salaries and allowances at per with those of the judges of the Supreme Court.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct.

• 1 only
• 1 & 3 only
• 2 & 3 only
• All of the above

5. Consider the following statements:

1. The Election Commission of India designates an Officer of the State Government as the District Election Officer in Consultation with the State Government.
2. The Election Commission of India nominates or designates an Officer of the Government or a local authority as the Returning Officer for each of the assembly and Parliamentary Constituencies in Consultation with the State Government / Union Territory Administration.

Which of the above statement is/are correct?

• Only 1
• Only 2
• Both 1 and 2
• Neither 1 nor 2
   

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