Q1. Who conducts the General Elections in India?
a) President of India
b) Prime Minister of India
c) Election Commission of India
d) Supreme Court of India
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Correct Answer: c) Election Commission of India
Explanation: The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body responsible for conducting free and fair elections in India.
Q2. How often are the General Elections for the Lok Sabha held in India?
a) Every 4 years
b) Every 5 years
c) Every 6 years
d) Every 7 years
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Correct Answer: b) Every 5 years
Explanation: The General Elections for the Lok Sabha are held every 5 years unless the House is dissolved earlier.
Q3. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Election Commission?
a) Article 324
b) Article 326
c) Article 328
d) Article 330
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Correct Answer: a) Article 324
Explanation: Article 324 of the Indian Constitution deals with the composition, powers, and functions of the Election Commission.
Q4. Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners?
a) Prime Minister of India
b) Chief Justice of India
c) President of India
d) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
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Correct Answer: c) President of India
Explanation: The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners are appointed by the President of India.
Q5. What is the tenure of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners?
a) 5 years or 65 years of age, whichever is earlier
b) 6 years or 62 years of age, whichever is earlier
c) 6 years or 65 years of age, whichever is earlier
d) 7 years or 65 years of age, whichever is earlier
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Correct Answer: c) 6 years or 65 years of age, whichever is earlier
Explanation: The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners have a tenure of 6 years or 65 years of age, whichever is earlier.
Q6. Which of the following is NOT a function of the Election Commission?
a) Preparing and revising the electoral rolls
b) Recognizing political parties
c) Allotting symbols to political parties
d) Appointing the Prime Minister
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Correct Answer: d) Appointing the Prime Minister
Explanation: The Election Commission does not have the function of appointing the Prime Minister. Its functions include preparing electoral rolls, recognizing political parties, and allotting symbols.
Q7. What is the maximum gap allowed between the dissolution of the Lok Sabha and the recalling of the new House?
a) 4 months
b) 5 months
c) 6 months
d) 7 months
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Correct Answer: c) 6 months
Explanation: The maximum gap allowed between the dissolution of the Lok Sabha and the recalling of the new House is 6 months.
Q8. Which of the following is NOT a recognized National Party in India?
a) Lok Janshakti Party (LJP)
b) Indian National Congress (INC)
c) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)
d) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
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Correct Answer: a) Lok Janshakti Party (LJP)
Q9. What is the minimum age required for a person to be eligible to vote in the General Elections in India?
a) 18 years
b) 21 years
c) 25 years
d) 30 years
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Correct Answer: a) 18 years
Explanation: A person must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible to vote in the General Elections in India.
Q10. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian Electoral System?
a) Universal Adult Franchise
b) Secret Ballot
c) Proportional Representation
d) Periodic Elections
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Correct Answer: c) Proportional Representation
Explanation: The Indian Electoral System does not follow the Proportional Representation system. It follows the First-Past-the-Post system.
Q11. What is the total number of seats in the Lok Sabha?
a) 543
b) 545
c) 547
d) 549
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Correct Answer: a) 543
Explanation: The total number of seats in the Lok Sabha is 543, out of which 530 are elected from the states, and 13 are elected from the Union Territories.
Q12. Which of the following is NOT a function of the Election Commission during the General Elections?
a) Announcing the election schedule
b) Registering political parties
c) Appointing the Prime Minister
d) Counting of votes
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Correct Answer: c) Appointing the Prime Minister
Explanation: The Election Commission does not have the function of appointing the Prime Minister during the General Elections.
Q13. What is the maximum limit of election expenditure for a candidate in the Lok Sabha elections?
a) Rs. 50 lakhs
b) Rs. 95 lakhs
c) Rs. 90 lakhs
d) Rs. 100 lakhs
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Correct Answer: b) Rs. 95 lakhs
Explanation: The maximum limit of election expenditure for a candidate in the Lok Sabha elections is Rs. 95 lakhs. The Election Commission of India (ECI) is tasked with the responsibility to monitor expenditure made for election, both by candidates as well as respective parties. For Lok Sabha constituencies, candidates are restricted to Rs 95 lakh, whereas for Assembly seats, the limit stands at Rs 40 lakh.
Q14. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) used in Indian elections?
a) Tamper-proof
b) Reusable
c) Voter-verifiable
d) Internet-connected
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Correct Answer: d) Internet-connected
Explanation: The EVMs used in Indian elections are not connected to the internet, ensuring the security and integrity of the voting process.
Q15. What is the minimum percentage of votes required for a political party to be recognized as a National Party?
a) 4% of valid votes polled in any four or more states
b) 6% of valid votes polled in any four or more states
c) 8% of valid votes polled in any four or more states
d) 10% of valid votes polled in any four or more states
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Correct Answer: b) 6% of valid votes polled in any four or more states
Explanation: A political party needs to secure at least 6% of valid votes polled in any four or more states to be recognized as a National Party.
Q16. Which of the following is NOT a recognized State Party in India?
a) Samajwadi Party (SP)
b) Trinamool Congress (TMC)
c) Janata Dal (United) (JD(U))
d) Shiv Sena (SS)
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Correct Answer: d) Shiv Sena (SS)
Explanation: As of 2022, the Shiv Sena (SS) is not a recognized State Party in India.