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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: How often are general elections held in India to establish a new government?
(a) Every 3 years
(b) Every 4 years
(c) Every 5 years
(d) Every 6 years
Ans: (c) Every 5 years
General elections are held every five years in India to establish a new government, as part of the democratic process.

Q2: What is the purpose of election campaigns and rallies?
(a) To promote sports activities
(b) To celebrate national holidays
(c) To garner support for political candidates
(d) To conduct social surveys
Ans: (c) To garner support for political candidates
The purpose of election campaigns and rallies is to garner support for political candidates, highlight their agendas, and persuade voters to vote in their favor.

Q3: At what age are Indian citizens given the right to vote?
(a) 16
(b) 18
(c) 21
(d) 25
Ans: (b) 18
All Indian citizens who are 18 years old are given the right to vote, based on the principle of Universal Adult Franchise.

Q4: Who is responsible for conducting free and fair elections in India?
(a) The Prime Minister
(b) The Chief Justice
(c) The Chief Election Commissioner
(d) The President
Ans: (c) The Chief Election Commissioner
The Election Commission, headed by the Chief Election Commissioner, is responsible for conducting free and fair elections in India.

Q5: What is the minimum age for a candidate contesting in elections?
(a) 21 years
(b) 22 years
(c) 24 years
(d) 25 years
Ans: (d)  25 years
A candidate contesting elections should be aged 25 years or above to ensure they have the requisite maturity and understanding of political processes.

Fill in the Blanks

Q1: Election campaigns and rallies are essential for highlighting the ______ of political candidates.
Ans: agendas
Campaigns and rallies are used to promote the political agendas of candidates.

Q2: The principle of 'one person, one vote' ensures ______ equality.
Ans: Political
The principle of 'one person, one vote' ensures political equality among all voters.

Q3: The Election Commission of India is an independent body entrusted with the responsibility of conducting ______ and fair elections.
Ans: free
The Election Commission ensures that elections are conducted in a free and fair manner.

Q4: A constituency is the geographical area that an ______ candidate represents.
Ans: elected
A constituency is represented by the elected candidate who wins the election in that area.

Q5: After the counting of votes, the Returning Officer declares the name of the ______.
Ans: winner
After votes are counted, the candidate with the most votes is declared the winner by the Returning Officer.

Match the Column (In a Table)

Ans:

• A - 2. Held every 5 years to form a new government at the Centre
• B - 3. Held when a No-Confidence Motion is passed against the government
• C - 1. Occurs due to sudden death or resignation of an elected representative
• D - 4. Formed when no single party secures a majority

True/False

Q1: Universal Adult Franchise discriminates based on religion and language. (True/False)
Ans: False
Universal Adult Franchise does not discriminate based on religion, language, or any other criteria. It is given to all adult citizens.

Q2: The Election Commission can allocate the same symbol to more than one political party. (True/False)
Ans: False
The Election Commission ensures that no two political parties or independent candidates have the same or similar symbols.

Q3: Every citizen can cast only one vote during an election. (True/False)
Ans: True
Every citizen is entitled to cast only one vote during an election, adhering to the principle of 'one person, one vote'.

Q4: Political parties in India can be classified into national parties and international parties. (True/False)
Ans: False
In India, political parties are classified into national parties and regional parties, not international parties.

Q5: A coalition government is formed by a single party that has won the majority of votes. (True/False)
Ans: False
A coalition government is formed when no single party wins a majority and multiple parties come together to form the government.