Elections and Representation
Civics ⇒ Democracy and Government
Elections and Representation starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the process of delimitation of constituencies in India.
Describe the process of voting by Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in India.
Describe the role of political parties in the process of elections and representation in India.
Explain the concept of 'one person, one vote, one value' in the Indian electoral system.
Explain the concept of 'proportional representation' and its application in India.
Explain the concept of reserved constituencies in the context of Indian elections.
Explain the difference between direct and indirect elections with examples from India.
Explain the process of nomination of candidates in Indian elections.
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the Election Commission? (1) Article 324 (2) Article 356 (3) Article 370 (4) Article 80
Which body is responsible for conducting elections in India? (1) Supreme Court (2) Election Commission of India (3) Parliament (4) President
Which of the following is a disqualification for being a member of Parliament in India? (1) Being a citizen of India (2) Being of unsound mind (3) Being above 25 years of age (4) Being a registered voter
Which of the following is a feature of the Indian electoral system? (1) Secret Ballot (2) Compulsory Voting (3) Proportional Representation for Lok Sabha (4) Voting by Proxy only
Fill in the blank: The _______ is responsible for preparing and updating the electoral rolls in India.
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 Lok Sabha elections in India.
True or False: The Election Commission can cancel an election in case of large-scale rigging or violence.
True or False: The Election Commission of India is a permanent and independent body.
True or False: The Model Code of Conduct is legally binding on political parties and candidates during elections.
True or False: The President of India is elected directly by the people.
