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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
Ans: (a)
Universal adult franchise grants every Indian citizen above 18 the right to vote, making it the cornerstone of Indian democracy.

(ii) Who is responsible for conducting elections in India?
(a) Prime Minister
(b) President
(c) Election Commission
(d) Chief Justice
Ans: (c)
The Election Commission is an independent body responsible for conducting elections in India.

(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
Ans: (a)
The Model Code of Conduct sets guidelines to ensure fairness and integrity among political parties during elections.

(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
Ans: (c)
Constituencies are created based on population to ensure equal representation.

(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
Ans: (b)
An election manifesto outlines a political party's goals, views, and policies, giving voters an idea of what the party plans to do if elected.

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) The Constitution of India grants every Indian citizen above the age of _____ the right to vote.
Ans: 18

(ii) Elections in India are conducted by an independent body known as the _______________.
Ans: Election Commission

(iii) The Model Code of Conduct comes into effect as soon as elections are ___________.
Ans: announced

(iv) India follows the _______________ system, where multiple political parties exist.
Ans: multi-party

(v) Reserved constituencies are set aside for communities like _______________ to ensure representation.
Ans: Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Anglo-Indians

Q3: Match the Column

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Q4: True or False

(i) Every Indian citizen, except criminals and those of unsound mind, is allowed to vote.
Ans: True

(ii) In India, general elections have to be held once in 7 years.
Ans: False

(iii) The Election Commission is answerable only to the president of India.
Ans: False

(iv) The USA has a multi-party system.
Ans: False

(v) The Telugu Desam Party is an example of a national party.
Ans: False