CHAPTER. 3  ELECTION AND REPRESENTATION

1. Take a look at the statement.

1. The British developed a separate electoral structure in order
   to divide votes among Sikhs, Muslims, and other minorities.
2. In the System of Constituency Reservation, all voters are
   qualified to vote:

Choose the incorrect option.

2. Which one of the following most closely resembles a direct democracy?

3. Consider the following statements:

1. In India, the FPTP system is used in all elections.
2. Panchayat and municipal elections are not supervised by the Election
   Commission.
3. An Election Commissioner cannot be removed by the President of India.
4. It is mandatory for the Election Commission to appoint more than one
   Election Commissioner.

Choose the incorrect answer

4. The Election Commission does not execute which of the following tasks?

5. Take a look at the declaration.

1. Universal Adult Franchise means that all adult citizens of
   a country above the age of majority have the right to vote without
   discrimination.
2. In a democracy, citizens are directly involved in day-to-day
   decision-making and government administration.
3. Direct Democracy is a kind of governance that is run by, for,
   and by the people.

Choose the incorrect option.

6. Which of the following is a common feature of the Rajya Sabha
and Lok Sabha election processes?

7. Consider the following statement about the use of the direct
method of election:

1. Elections in India are only conducted via the direct
   method.
2. A voter directly participates in an election.
3. A secret balloting process is adopted.

 Select the correct response.

8. Consider the following assertion:

1. In elections using a simple majority system, the candidate is
   declared the victor even if he or she does not receive an absolute majority.
2. The secret ballot system refers to a system in which everyone
   chooses their own candidate in secret and does not reveal their decision.
3. Elections held before the end of the Lok Sabha term are referred
   to as mid-term elections.
4. A bye-election is a special election held when a seat becomes
   vacant due to unforeseen circumstances.

Select the correct response.

9. In the First Past the Post System, the candidate who receives the
most number of postal ballots is proclaimed the winner.

10. Take a look at the following statement.

1. Statement : (A) It’s possible that a Proportional Representation system
   will fail to yield a clear majority..
2. Reason : (R)  Seats in the legislature would be distributed based
   on vote share.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

11. consider the following statement .

1. The Election Commission is a pan-India body in the sense that it
   serves both the federal and state governments.
2. Elections to panchayats and municipalities in the states are the
   responsibility of the election commission.

,Choose the incorrect answer

12. Take a look at the statement below.

1. The president appoints the chief election commissioner.
2. The chief election commissioner appoints the other election commissioners.

Select the appropriate response.

13. Take a look at the following statement.

1. The president shall determine the conditions of service and
   period of office of the election commissioners and regional commissioners.
2. The chief election commissioner and the other election commissioners
   are given equal authority and pay.

Select the incorrect response.

14. Think about the following statement:

1. The chief election commissioner serves for six years or until
   he or she reaches the age of 65, whichever comes first.
2. The chief election commissioner may quit at any moment, but
   they cannot be removed before their term expires.
3. In the event of a disagreement among the Chief Election
   Commissioners, the matter is settled by the President.

Choose the incorrect answer

15. Think about the following statement:

1. The chief election commissioner can only be removed from office
   in the same way that a Supreme Court judge can.
2. The president can remove the chief election commissioner on any
   reason if both Houses of Parliament enact a resolution to that effect with
   a special majority.
3. Despite being appointed by the president, the chief election
   commissioner does not assume office until the president’s pleasure.

Select the correct response.

16. Take a look at the following statement.

1. After his appointment, the chief election commissioner’s
   employment conditions cannot be changed to his disadvantage.
2. The Election Commission members’ qualifications are not
   specified in the Constitution.
3. The term of the members of the Election Commission is
   set forth in the Constitution.

Choose the correct answer

17. Take a look at the statement on the electoral commission’s
powers and functions.

1. To use the Delimitation Commission Act of Parliament to
   determine the territorial areas of electoral seats across the country.
2. Notify election dates and timetables, as well as scrutinise
   nomination paperwork…
3. To recognise political parties and provide them with
   election insignia.

Select the correct response.

18. Take a look at the declaration about the requirements for becoming
recognised as a national party.

1. If it receives 6% of valid votes in any four or more states in
   a general election for the Lok Sabha / legislative assembly, and it also wins
   four Lok Sabha seats from any state or states.
2. If at least one state recognises it as a state party.

 Choose the correct answer

19. Take a look at the statement on the requirements for becoming
recognized as a state party.

1. If a party wins one Lok Sabha seat for every 25 seats
   (or portion thereof) awarded to the state in a general election to
   the Lok Sabha from that state
2. If it receives 8% of the total valid votes cast in the
   state during a General Election for the Lok Sabha from the state.
3. If it obtains 3% of the legislative assembly seats in
   the state’s legislative assembly in a general election.

Select the correct response.

20. Take a look at the statement on regional parties’ roles.

1. The presence of a large number of regional parties is an
   important component of India’s political system.
2. It has a geographically limited electorate.

Select the correct response.

21. Take a look at the statement on voting behaviour.

1. Electoral behaviour is another name for voting behaviour.
   It’s a type of political conduct.
2. The nature and composition of Indian society are extremely
   diverse. As a result, various factors impact or decide voting behaviour
   in India.

Select the incorrect response.