ELECTORAL PROCESS SET 04

ELECTORAL PROCESS SET 04

 

1. Main consideration which prompted government to convert Election Commission into a multi-member body was?      To check the unbridled powers of the Chief Election Commissioner
 

2. Who accords recognition to various political parties as national or regional parties?        Election Commission
 

3. To be recognized as a national party, a party must secure at least?        

    4% of the valid votes in four or more States
 

4. To be recognized as a regional party, a party must secure at least?  

      4% of the valid votes in State
 

5. Which one of the following statements about the Election Commission is correct?
The Members of the Election Commission have equal powers with the Chief Election Commissioner
 

6. Which of the following is not the function of the Election Commission?
Selecting candidates for contesting elections
 

7. This is not the function of the Election Commission?     Ascertain the suitability of candidates
 

8. Election disputes shall be decided by the?      Election Commission
 

9. In terms of Election laws in India, electioneering ceases in a constituency at least ________hours before the commencement of the polling?    48
 

10. The Election Commission does not conduct election to the?      Post of Prime Minister