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Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) What is the cornerstone of Indian democracy?
(a) Universal adult franchise
(b) Model Code of Conduct
(c) Election Commission
(d) Coalition government

(ii) Who is responsible for conducting elections in India?
(a) Prime Minister
(b) President
(c) Election Commission
(d) Chief Justice

(iii) What does the Model Code of Conduct aim to ensure during elections?
(a) Fair play among political parties
(b) Voter registration process
(c) Election campaigning
(d) Candidate selection

(iv) How are constituencies created for elections?
(a) Based on political party preferences
(b) Randomly assigned
(c) On the basis of population
(d) By the Election Commission's decision

(v) What is the purpose of an election manifesto?
(a) To select candidates
(b) To outline a party's goals, views, and policies
(c) To conduct campaigns
(d) To declare election results

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) The Constitution of India grants every Indian citizen above the age of _____ the right to vote.
(ii) Elections in India are conducted by an independent body known as the _______________.
(iii) The Model Code of Conduct comes into effect as soon as elections are ___________.
(iv) India follows the _______________ system, where multiple political parties exist.
(v) Reserved constituencies are set aside for communities like _______________ to ensure representation.

Q3: Match the Column

Q4: True or False

(i) Every Indian citizen, except criminals and those of unsound mind, is allowed to vote.
(ii) In India, general elections have to be held once in 7 years.
(iii) The Election Commission is answerable only to the president of India.
(iv) The USA has a multi-party system.
(v) The Telugu Desam Party is an example of a national party.