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 Universal Franchise and India’s Electoral System 24 Flashcards |
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In what year was the Election Commission of India established? |
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The Election Commission of India was established in 1950. |
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Fill in the blank: The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) aims to ensure ___ and ___ elections. |
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Free and fair |
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True or False: The Rajya Sabha is directly elected by the public. |
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False. The Rajya Sabha members are chosen through indirect elections by elected Members of Legislative Assemblies. |
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What are the key responsibilities of the Election Commission of India? |
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The ECI ensures fair elections.
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Riddle: I am a set of rules that guides candidates during elections to ensure fairness and order. What am I? |
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Model Code of Conduct (MCC) |
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Describe the voting eligibility criteria for the Lok Sabha elections. |
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To vote in Lok Sabha elections, individuals must be registered voters aged 18 and above, and those guilty of serious crimes may be barred from voting. |
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Fill in the blank: The voting system used in India for Lok Sabha elections is called the ___ system. |
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 First-Past-the-Post |
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What challenges does the Election Commission face in conducting elections in India? |
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Challenges include geographic diversity, the influence of money in elections, candidates with criminal records, and voter apathy. |
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How are the members of the Rajya Sabha elected? |
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Members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by the elected Members of Legislative Assemblies using indirect elections. |
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True or False: The Vice President of India is elected directly by the public. |
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False. The Vice President is elected by an Electoral College consisting of elected and nominated members of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. |
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What innovative measures has the Election Commission taken to ensure accessibility for voters? |
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ECI ensures accessibility for voters.
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Fill in the blank: The Constitution of India states that universal adult franchise is a pillar of democracy in Article ___. |
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