1351UPSC1997Polity & GovernanceEnglish
Proportional representation is not necessary for a country where
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Correct option: B — A two-party system has developed
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- 1352UPPSC2006Polity & GovernanceEnglish
The Election Commission was converted into a ‘Three members Commission’ in the following year.
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Correct option: C — 1989
- 1353UKPSC2006Polity & GovernanceEnglish
Which of the following elections is not conducted by the Election Commission?
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Correct option: D — Local bodies
- 1354MPPSC2012Polity & GovernanceEnglish
Which one of the following is the ‘National Voters Day’?
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Correct option: C — 25th January
- 1355UPPSC2013Polity & GovernanceEnglish
The system of proportional representation as an electoral mechanism ensures
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Correct option: D — Representation of minorities
- 1356UPSC2002Polity & GovernanceEnglish
Consider the following statements with reference to India. 1. The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners enjoy equal powers but receive unequal salaries. 2. The Chief Election Commissioner is entitled to the same salary as is provided to a Judge of the Supreme Court. 3. The Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court. 4. The term of office of the Election Commissioner is five years from the date he assumes his office or till the day he attains the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier. Which of these statements are correct?
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Correct option: B — 2 and 3
- 1357UPSC1994Polity & GovernanceEnglish
Which of the following are the functions of the Election Commission of India? 1. To conduct elections for the post of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha and the Chairperson of Rajya Sabha. 2. To conduct elections for the municipality and municipal corporations. 3. To make a decision on all the doubts and disputes arising from the election. Select the correct answer from the code given below.
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Correct option: D — None of these
- 1358UPPSC2001Polity & GovernanceEnglish
The functions of Election Commission of India are 1. To conduct all the elections of the Parliament and State Legislative Assembly. 2. To conduct elections for the post of President and Vice-President. 3. To recommend for President’s Rule in case of any State not in condition to hold or conduct free and fair elections in any State. 4. To supervise, direct and control the work of preparing electoral lists.
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Correct option: B — 1, 2 and 4
- 1359UPSC1994Polity & GovernanceEnglish
Which of the election system have been adopted for different elections in India? 1. Direct Election System on the basis of Adult Suffrage. 2. System of Proportional representation by a Single Transferable Vote. 3. List System of Proportional Representation. 4. The cumulative Voting system of Indirect Election. Choose the correct answer from the given code.
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Correct option: A — 1 and 2
- 1360UPSC1999Polity & GovernanceEnglish
Consider the following statements about the recent amendments to the elections law by the Representation of the People (Amendment) Act 1996. 1. Any conviction for the offence of insulting the Indian National Flag or the Constitution of India shall entail disqualification for contesting elections to Parliament and State Legislatures for six years from the date of conviction. 2. There is an increase in the security deposit which a candidate has to make to contest the election to the Lok Sabha. 3. A candidate cannot now contest election from more than one Parliament Constituency. 4. No election will now be countermanded on the death of a contesting candidate. Which of the above statements are correct?
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Correct option: B — 1, 2 and 4
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