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The Electoral Process 
Exercise 
Q. 1. A. Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the 
sentences. 
 
The Election Commissioner is appointed by the ............. 
A. President 
 
B. Prime Minister 
C. Speaker of Loksabha 
D. Vice President 
Answer : (a) President 
Note: The Election Commissioner is appointed by the President of India. The Election 
Commission is an autonomous body established in 1950 under Article 324 of the 
Constitution. 
Q. 1. B. Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the 
sentences. 
 
............ was appointed as the first Chief Election Commissioner of independent 
India. 
A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad 
 
B. T.N. Sheshan 
C. Sukumar Sen 
D. Neela Satyanarayan 
Answer : Note: Sukumar Sen was appointed as the first 
Chief Election Commissioner of Independent India in 1950. He was responsible for 
conducting the first General Election of India in 1951. 
Q. 1. C. Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the 
sentences. 
 
Constituencies are created by .......... committee of the Election Commission. 
A. Selection 
 
B. Delimitation 
C. Voting 
D. Timetable 
Page 2


The Electoral Process 
Exercise 
Q. 1. A. Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the 
sentences. 
 
The Election Commissioner is appointed by the ............. 
A. President 
 
B. Prime Minister 
C. Speaker of Loksabha 
D. Vice President 
Answer : (a) President 
Note: The Election Commissioner is appointed by the President of India. The Election 
Commission is an autonomous body established in 1950 under Article 324 of the 
Constitution. 
Q. 1. B. Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the 
sentences. 
 
............ was appointed as the first Chief Election Commissioner of independent 
India. 
A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad 
 
B. T.N. Sheshan 
C. Sukumar Sen 
D. Neela Satyanarayan 
Answer : Note: Sukumar Sen was appointed as the first 
Chief Election Commissioner of Independent India in 1950. He was responsible for 
conducting the first General Election of India in 1951. 
Q. 1. C. Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the 
sentences. 
 
Constituencies are created by .......... committee of the Election Commission. 
A. Selection 
 
B. Delimitation 
C. Voting 
D. Timetable 
Answer : Note: Constituencies are created by the Delimitation committee of the 
Election Commission and it doesn’t succumb to any pressure while restructuring the 
constituencies. 
Q. 2. A. State whether the following statements are true or false. Give reasons for 
your answer. 
 
The Elections Commission lays down the code of conduct during elections. 
Answer : True. 
Reason: The Code of conduct is measure adopted by the Election Commission to 
ensure free and fair elections in India. It explains the rules that are to be followed by the 
Government, political parties and voters, before elections and during elections. Violation 
of the Code of Conduct can lead to termination of candidature or even imprisonment. 
Q. 2. B. State whether the following statements are true or false. Give reasons for 
your answer. 
 
Under special circumstances the Election Commission holds re-elections in a 
particular constituency for a second time. 
Answer : True. 
Note: Under special circumstances the 
Election Commission holds re-elections in a particular constituency for a second time. It 
is done in case of any dispute arising regarding the election for e.g. complaints criminal 
malpractices like booth capturing and in special circumstances of high NOTA votes. 
Q. 2. C. State whether the following statements are true or false. Give reasons for 
your answer. 
 
The state government decides as to when and in how many stages the elections 
would be held in a particular State. 
Answer : False. 
Note: The Election Commission decides as to when and in how many stages the 
elections would be held in a particular State. It is the sole authority on conducting 
elections in Indian. 
Q. 3. A. Write short notes. 
 
Reorganising the constituencies 
Page 3


The Electoral Process 
Exercise 
Q. 1. A. Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the 
sentences. 
 
The Election Commissioner is appointed by the ............. 
A. President 
 
B. Prime Minister 
C. Speaker of Loksabha 
D. Vice President 
Answer : (a) President 
Note: The Election Commissioner is appointed by the President of India. The Election 
Commission is an autonomous body established in 1950 under Article 324 of the 
Constitution. 
Q. 1. B. Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the 
sentences. 
 
............ was appointed as the first Chief Election Commissioner of independent 
India. 
A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad 
 
B. T.N. Sheshan 
C. Sukumar Sen 
D. Neela Satyanarayan 
Answer : Note: Sukumar Sen was appointed as the first 
Chief Election Commissioner of Independent India in 1950. He was responsible for 
conducting the first General Election of India in 1951. 
Q. 1. C. Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the 
sentences. 
 
Constituencies are created by .......... committee of the Election Commission. 
A. Selection 
 
B. Delimitation 
C. Voting 
D. Timetable 
Answer : Note: Constituencies are created by the Delimitation committee of the 
Election Commission and it doesn’t succumb to any pressure while restructuring the 
constituencies. 
Q. 2. A. State whether the following statements are true or false. Give reasons for 
your answer. 
 
The Elections Commission lays down the code of conduct during elections. 
Answer : True. 
Reason: The Code of conduct is measure adopted by the Election Commission to 
ensure free and fair elections in India. It explains the rules that are to be followed by the 
Government, political parties and voters, before elections and during elections. Violation 
of the Code of Conduct can lead to termination of candidature or even imprisonment. 
Q. 2. B. State whether the following statements are true or false. Give reasons for 
your answer. 
 
Under special circumstances the Election Commission holds re-elections in a 
particular constituency for a second time. 
Answer : True. 
Note: Under special circumstances the 
Election Commission holds re-elections in a particular constituency for a second time. It 
is done in case of any dispute arising regarding the election for e.g. complaints criminal 
malpractices like booth capturing and in special circumstances of high NOTA votes. 
Q. 2. C. State whether the following statements are true or false. Give reasons for 
your answer. 
 
The state government decides as to when and in how many stages the elections 
would be held in a particular State. 
Answer : False. 
Note: The Election Commission decides as to when and in how many stages the 
elections would be held in a particular State. It is the sole authority on conducting 
elections in Indian. 
Q. 3. A. Write short notes. 
 
Reorganising the constituencies 
Answer : Reorganisation of the constituencies is the responsibility of the Delimitation 
committee of the Election Commission. The constituencies are reorganized from time to 
time on the basis of population density of an area, as tabulated in the decennial census 
reports. Uttar Pradesh is the most densely populated state of India, and hence has the 
largest no. of seats to Loksabha in the general election, each seat representing a 
constituency. At present there are 543 constituencies which are due for a reorganisation 
in 2021 on the basis of the next Census report. 
Q. 3. B. Write short notes. 
 
Journey from the ballot box to EVM machine 
Answer : Since the first General Election in 1951-52, the election process has 
undergone various changes to improve voter experience. One such change includes 
introduction of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) in 1990s. It was a step towards 
preservation of environment since the machine eliminated the use of paper, it was now 
easier to vote for disabled people and promised an early declaration of results. The 
most notable feature of the EVM, however, was the NOTA (None of the above) option 
which enabled the voters to not vote for any candidate if they were not satisfied with 
him/her. 
Q. 4. Complete the following picture. 
 
 
Answer : Role of Election Commission: Conduct free and fair elections in the country. 
Role of the voters: Cast their votes and participate in the election process 
Role of political parties & their candidates: Follow the Code of Conduct. 
Page 4


The Electoral Process 
Exercise 
Q. 1. A. Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the 
sentences. 
 
The Election Commissioner is appointed by the ............. 
A. President 
 
B. Prime Minister 
C. Speaker of Loksabha 
D. Vice President 
Answer : (a) President 
Note: The Election Commissioner is appointed by the President of India. The Election 
Commission is an autonomous body established in 1950 under Article 324 of the 
Constitution. 
Q. 1. B. Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the 
sentences. 
 
............ was appointed as the first Chief Election Commissioner of independent 
India. 
A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad 
 
B. T.N. Sheshan 
C. Sukumar Sen 
D. Neela Satyanarayan 
Answer : Note: Sukumar Sen was appointed as the first 
Chief Election Commissioner of Independent India in 1950. He was responsible for 
conducting the first General Election of India in 1951. 
Q. 1. C. Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the 
sentences. 
 
Constituencies are created by .......... committee of the Election Commission. 
A. Selection 
 
B. Delimitation 
C. Voting 
D. Timetable 
Answer : Note: Constituencies are created by the Delimitation committee of the 
Election Commission and it doesn’t succumb to any pressure while restructuring the 
constituencies. 
Q. 2. A. State whether the following statements are true or false. Give reasons for 
your answer. 
 
The Elections Commission lays down the code of conduct during elections. 
Answer : True. 
Reason: The Code of conduct is measure adopted by the Election Commission to 
ensure free and fair elections in India. It explains the rules that are to be followed by the 
Government, political parties and voters, before elections and during elections. Violation 
of the Code of Conduct can lead to termination of candidature or even imprisonment. 
Q. 2. B. State whether the following statements are true or false. Give reasons for 
your answer. 
 
Under special circumstances the Election Commission holds re-elections in a 
particular constituency for a second time. 
Answer : True. 
Note: Under special circumstances the 
Election Commission holds re-elections in a particular constituency for a second time. It 
is done in case of any dispute arising regarding the election for e.g. complaints criminal 
malpractices like booth capturing and in special circumstances of high NOTA votes. 
Q. 2. C. State whether the following statements are true or false. Give reasons for 
your answer. 
 
The state government decides as to when and in how many stages the elections 
would be held in a particular State. 
Answer : False. 
Note: The Election Commission decides as to when and in how many stages the 
elections would be held in a particular State. It is the sole authority on conducting 
elections in Indian. 
Q. 3. A. Write short notes. 
 
Reorganising the constituencies 
Answer : Reorganisation of the constituencies is the responsibility of the Delimitation 
committee of the Election Commission. The constituencies are reorganized from time to 
time on the basis of population density of an area, as tabulated in the decennial census 
reports. Uttar Pradesh is the most densely populated state of India, and hence has the 
largest no. of seats to Loksabha in the general election, each seat representing a 
constituency. At present there are 543 constituencies which are due for a reorganisation 
in 2021 on the basis of the next Census report. 
Q. 3. B. Write short notes. 
 
Journey from the ballot box to EVM machine 
Answer : Since the first General Election in 1951-52, the election process has 
undergone various changes to improve voter experience. One such change includes 
introduction of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) in 1990s. It was a step towards 
preservation of environment since the machine eliminated the use of paper, it was now 
easier to vote for disabled people and promised an early declaration of results. The 
most notable feature of the EVM, however, was the NOTA (None of the above) option 
which enabled the voters to not vote for any candidate if they were not satisfied with 
him/her. 
Q. 4. Complete the following picture. 
 
 
Answer : Role of Election Commission: Conduct free and fair elections in the country. 
Role of the voters: Cast their votes and participate in the election process 
Role of political parties & their candidates: Follow the Code of Conduct. 
Q. 5. A. Answer in brief. 
 
Explain the functions of the Election Commission. 
Answer : The functions of the Election Commission are as follows: 
1. Prepare voters list 
It is responsible to preparing a list of eligible voters and updating existing voter’s list. It 
has the sole authority to issue voter identity cards. 
2. Formulate the timetable and programme of elections. 
It is responsible for conducting free and fair elections and decides when to conduct 
elections and how to conduct elections in every state. 
3. Scrutinize candidate applications. 
Every candidate, affiliated to a party or standing independent, has to fill an application 
with the election commission giving information about oneself. The commission then 
scrutinizes all the applications and allows the eligible candidates to contest. 
4. Recognize political parties. 
All political parties are required to be recognized by the Election commission. The 
commission has the right to derecognize a party as well. It is also responsible for 
allotting election symbols to the political parties. 
5. Resolve disputes relating to elections. 
The commission is responsible for resolution of any dispute arising regarding elections. 
It can accordingly declare any candidate disqualified and call for re-election in a 
constituency. 
Q. 5. B. Answer in brief. 
 
Write some additional information about post of the Election Commissioner. 
Answer : The Election Commissioner is an important office in the Government of India. 
1. He is appointed by the President and is responsible for the smooth conduct of the 
election process. The Election Commissioner are mostly retired IAS officers appointed 
on an extended term. 
2. At first there was just one Election Commissioner, later in 1989 the Commission was 
enlarged with a Chief Election Commissioner and two Election commissioners. 
Page 5


The Electoral Process 
Exercise 
Q. 1. A. Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the 
sentences. 
 
The Election Commissioner is appointed by the ............. 
A. President 
 
B. Prime Minister 
C. Speaker of Loksabha 
D. Vice President 
Answer : (a) President 
Note: The Election Commissioner is appointed by the President of India. The Election 
Commission is an autonomous body established in 1950 under Article 324 of the 
Constitution. 
Q. 1. B. Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the 
sentences. 
 
............ was appointed as the first Chief Election Commissioner of independent 
India. 
A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad 
 
B. T.N. Sheshan 
C. Sukumar Sen 
D. Neela Satyanarayan 
Answer : Note: Sukumar Sen was appointed as the first 
Chief Election Commissioner of Independent India in 1950. He was responsible for 
conducting the first General Election of India in 1951. 
Q. 1. C. Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the 
sentences. 
 
Constituencies are created by .......... committee of the Election Commission. 
A. Selection 
 
B. Delimitation 
C. Voting 
D. Timetable 
Answer : Note: Constituencies are created by the Delimitation committee of the 
Election Commission and it doesn’t succumb to any pressure while restructuring the 
constituencies. 
Q. 2. A. State whether the following statements are true or false. Give reasons for 
your answer. 
 
The Elections Commission lays down the code of conduct during elections. 
Answer : True. 
Reason: The Code of conduct is measure adopted by the Election Commission to 
ensure free and fair elections in India. It explains the rules that are to be followed by the 
Government, political parties and voters, before elections and during elections. Violation 
of the Code of Conduct can lead to termination of candidature or even imprisonment. 
Q. 2. B. State whether the following statements are true or false. Give reasons for 
your answer. 
 
Under special circumstances the Election Commission holds re-elections in a 
particular constituency for a second time. 
Answer : True. 
Note: Under special circumstances the 
Election Commission holds re-elections in a particular constituency for a second time. It 
is done in case of any dispute arising regarding the election for e.g. complaints criminal 
malpractices like booth capturing and in special circumstances of high NOTA votes. 
Q. 2. C. State whether the following statements are true or false. Give reasons for 
your answer. 
 
The state government decides as to when and in how many stages the elections 
would be held in a particular State. 
Answer : False. 
Note: The Election Commission decides as to when and in how many stages the 
elections would be held in a particular State. It is the sole authority on conducting 
elections in Indian. 
Q. 3. A. Write short notes. 
 
Reorganising the constituencies 
Answer : Reorganisation of the constituencies is the responsibility of the Delimitation 
committee of the Election Commission. The constituencies are reorganized from time to 
time on the basis of population density of an area, as tabulated in the decennial census 
reports. Uttar Pradesh is the most densely populated state of India, and hence has the 
largest no. of seats to Loksabha in the general election, each seat representing a 
constituency. At present there are 543 constituencies which are due for a reorganisation 
in 2021 on the basis of the next Census report. 
Q. 3. B. Write short notes. 
 
Journey from the ballot box to EVM machine 
Answer : Since the first General Election in 1951-52, the election process has 
undergone various changes to improve voter experience. One such change includes 
introduction of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) in 1990s. It was a step towards 
preservation of environment since the machine eliminated the use of paper, it was now 
easier to vote for disabled people and promised an early declaration of results. The 
most notable feature of the EVM, however, was the NOTA (None of the above) option 
which enabled the voters to not vote for any candidate if they were not satisfied with 
him/her. 
Q. 4. Complete the following picture. 
 
 
Answer : Role of Election Commission: Conduct free and fair elections in the country. 
Role of the voters: Cast their votes and participate in the election process 
Role of political parties & their candidates: Follow the Code of Conduct. 
Q. 5. A. Answer in brief. 
 
Explain the functions of the Election Commission. 
Answer : The functions of the Election Commission are as follows: 
1. Prepare voters list 
It is responsible to preparing a list of eligible voters and updating existing voter’s list. It 
has the sole authority to issue voter identity cards. 
2. Formulate the timetable and programme of elections. 
It is responsible for conducting free and fair elections and decides when to conduct 
elections and how to conduct elections in every state. 
3. Scrutinize candidate applications. 
Every candidate, affiliated to a party or standing independent, has to fill an application 
with the election commission giving information about oneself. The commission then 
scrutinizes all the applications and allows the eligible candidates to contest. 
4. Recognize political parties. 
All political parties are required to be recognized by the Election commission. The 
commission has the right to derecognize a party as well. It is also responsible for 
allotting election symbols to the political parties. 
5. Resolve disputes relating to elections. 
The commission is responsible for resolution of any dispute arising regarding elections. 
It can accordingly declare any candidate disqualified and call for re-election in a 
constituency. 
Q. 5. B. Answer in brief. 
 
Write some additional information about post of the Election Commissioner. 
Answer : The Election Commissioner is an important office in the Government of India. 
1. He is appointed by the President and is responsible for the smooth conduct of the 
election process. The Election Commissioner are mostly retired IAS officers appointed 
on an extended term. 
2. At first there was just one Election Commissioner, later in 1989 the Commission was 
enlarged with a Chief Election Commissioner and two Election commissioners. 
3. Sukumar Sen was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India and Om Prakash 
Rawat is the current Chief Election Commissioner. 
4. The term of the Election Commissioner is for 6 years, draws salary at par with those 
of the Judges the Supreme Court of India. 
5. The Commissioner can only be removed from office with two-thirds majority in 
Loksabha and Rajsabha on the grounds of misconduct or incapacity. 
Q. 5. C. Answer in brief. 
 
Explain the meaning of Code of Conduct. 
Answer : Some important points on the Code of Conduct are: 
1. Code of Conduct is a measure adopted by the Election Commission of India to 
ensure free and fair elections. It is use to control incidences of malpractices during the 
elections. 
2. It is a set of guidelines for the Government, political parties and candidates to be 
followed before and during the elections. 
3. It concerns rules and regulations with respect to speeches, election manifestos, 
processions and general conduct. 
4. Its objective is to check misuse of power during the elections and curb malpractices 
e.g. hate speeches, liquor distribution, use of muscle force etc. Violation of the code of 
conduct can lead to cancellation of candidature. 
5. Due to the strict observance of the code in the last few elections, the people have 
become more confident and aware of their rights and duties as voters during the 
election process. 
 
Project 
Q. 1. Organize a mock poll in the school to understand the process of voting. 
Answer : Our school witness election every academic year. This year, as the election 
process was a part of the study, we decided to strictly observe the election processes. 
The details of the observation are given below: 
1. Formation of school squads (which can be related to Formation of Constituencies): 
• There were 4 squads namely blue, red, green and pink. It resembled the 
constituencies in national and state level elections. 
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