Worksheet: Electoral Politics

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

Q1: Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
(a) The Chief Justice of India
(b) The Prime Minister of India
(c) The President of India
(d) The Law Minister of India

Q2: Constituencies called 'wards' are made for the election to
(a) Parliament
(b) State Legislative Assembly
(c) State Legislative Council
(d) Local bodies such as Panchayats and Municipalities

Q3: Which of these is not a part of the district and local level bodies?
(a) Panchayats
(b) Municipalities
(c) Corporations
(d) Lok Sabha

Q4: When on election duty, under whose control do the government officers work?
(a) Central Government
(b) Election Commission
(c) District Magistrate
(d) District Court

Q5: Which document must a candidate submit before elections?
(a) Identity Card
(b) Nomination Form
(c) Proof of citizenship only
(d) School certificate

Very Short Answer Questions

Q1. Who formed the new party named Lok Dal?

Q2. How many Lok Sabha Constituencies are there in the Indian Parliament?

Q3. What is an Electoral Roll?

Q4. What is a party ticket?

Q5. What do you mean by Turn Out?

Short Answer Questions

Q1. What is meant by electoral politics?

Q2. State one reason for reserving certain seats for SCs and STs.

Q3. Mention two key requirements when filing nomination.

Q4. What is the significance of the secret ballot?

Q5. Why do democracies conduct elections at regular intervals?

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