Elections and Representation

Civics ⇒ Democracy and Government

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Describe the process of delimitation of constituencies in India.

Describe the process of nomination of candidates in Indian elections.

Explain the concept of 'universal adult franchise' in the context of Indian elections.

Explain the difference between direct and indirect elections with examples from India.

Explain the importance of regular elections in a democracy.

Explain the term 'proportional representation' with reference to Indian elections.

Explain the term 'representation of people's interests' in a democracy.

What is the main advantage of the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system?

In the context of Indian elections, what does NOTA stand for? (1) None of the Above (2) National Organisation for Transparent Administration (3) National Office for Technical Assistance (4) None of These

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the Election Commission? (1) Article 324 (2) Article 356 (3) Article 370 (4) Article 80

Which of the following is a method to resolve disputes related to elections in India? (1) Filing a petition in the Supreme Court (2) Filing an election petition in the High Court (3) Complaining to the Prime Minister (4) Protesting on the streets

Which of the following is a reason for the introduction of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in India? (1) To increase the cost of elections (2) To make counting of votes faster and more accurate (3) To reduce voter turnout (4) To allow voting from home

Fill in the blank: The _______ is responsible for conducting elections to the Panchayats and Municipalities.

Fill in the blank: The _______ is the highest authority in the conduct of elections in India.

Fill in the blank: The _______ is the official document that allows a person to vote in an election.

Fill in the blank: The _______ system is used for the election of members to the Lok Sabha.

True or False: India follows the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system for Lok Sabha elections.

True or False: The Election Commission can cancel an election in case of large-scale rigging.

True or False: The Election Commission can disqualify a candidate for violating the Model Code of Conduct.

True or False: The Election Commission of India is a permanent and independent body.