UPSC Indian Polity and Civics Election Question Bank

done Election Commission Total Questions - 10

• question_answer1)

  Consider the following statements:

  1. As per provisions of the Constitution of India, a Regional Commissioner shall not be remove from office except on the recommendation of the Governor of the State where the Regional Commissioner is posted.

  2. The number of the Election Commissioners in the Election Commission shall be fixed by the President from time to time.

  Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
  A)
   Only 1              done clear
  B)
   Only 2 done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2     done clear
  D)
   Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer2)

  Consider the following statements with respect to the Election Commission of India:

  1. The term of office of the Election Commissioners is same as the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission.

  2. In case of difference of opinion amongst the Chief Election Commissioner and/or other Election Commissioners, the matter is referred to the President of India.

  3. Independence of the Election Commission and its insulation from executive interference is ensured by a special provision under Article 324 of the Constitution of India.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   Only 1              done clear
  B)
   Only 3 done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 done clear
  D)
   2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer3)
  In the Lok Sabha elections, who among the following can order adjournment of poll or counter- manding of election on the ground of booth capturing?
  A)
   Chief Election Commissioner done clear
  B)
   Election Commission of India done clear
  C)
   Chief Electoral Officer of the State done clear
  D)
   Returning Officer of the Constituency done clear
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• question_answer4)
  The Chief Election Commissioner of India holds office for a period of
  A)
   Six years done clear
  B)
   During the pleasure of the President done clear
  C)
   For six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier done clear
  D)
   For five years or till the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier done clear
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• question_answer5)
  An Election Commissioner shall not be removed from office except on the recommendation of the:
  A)
   President                       done clear
  B)
   Supreme Court done clear
  C)
   Chief Election Commissioner            done clear
  D)
   Law Minister done clear
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• question_answer6)
  Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  List-I (Commissions)		List-II ( Created Under Article)
  A.	The Finance commission	1.	Article 280
  B.	The commission for backward classes	2.	Article 340
  C.	The Election commission	3.	Article 324
  D.	The official language	4.	Article 344

   Codes:
  A)
  A-1       B-4       C-3       D-2 done clear
  B)
  A-3       B-2       C-1       D-4 done clear
  C)
  A-1       B-2       C-3       D-4 done clear
  D)
  A-3       B-4       C -1      D-2 done clear
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• question_answer7)
  Before giving any decision on questions about disqualification of a member of either House of Parliament, the President of India shall obtain the opinion of which one of the following?
  A)
   Supreme Court                         done clear
  B)
   Election Commission done clear
  C)
   Attorney-General of India               done clear
  D)
   Solicitor-General of India done clear
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• question_answer8)
  Which one of the following statements is correct? The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office before expiry of his term:
  A)
   In like manner and on like grounds as a member of the Union Public Service Commission done clear
  B)
   In like manner and on like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court done clear
  C)
   On the recommendations of the Supreme Court done clear
  D)
   On the recommendations of the Cabinet done clear
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• question_answer9)
  The President may from time to time fix the number of Election Commissioners of the Election Commission on the basis of:
  A)
   Advice by the Chief Election Commissioner done clear
  B)
   Advice by the Prime Minister's Office done clear
  C)
   Recommendation of the Union Law Ministry done clear
  D)
   The law made in that respect by the Parliament done clear
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• question_answer10)
  The responsibility of preparation of electoral rolls rests with:
  A)
   The Parliament done clear
  B)
   The Local Administration done clear
  C)
   The Election Commission done clear
  D)
   The State Government done clear
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