Election Commission of India

21. Which of the following are not the functions of the election commission
1) Conduct of election for the post of the speaker and the deputy speaker, Lok sabha and the deputy chairman, Rajya sabha
2) Conduct of elections to the state legislative assemblies
3) Deciding on all doubts and disputes arising out of elections

[A]. 1 and 2
[B]. 1 and 3
[C]. 2 and 3
[D]. 2

[B]. 1 and 3

22. If an election to a state Legislative Assembly the candidates who are declared elected loses his deposit, it means that

[A]. The polling was very poor
[B]. The election was for a multi member constituency
[C]. The elected candidate victory over his nearest rival was very marginal
[D]. A very large number of candidates contested the election

[D]. A very large number of candidates contested the election

23. Consider the following statements with respect to the Election Commission of India:
1. The term of office of the Election Commissioners is same as the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission.
2. In case of difference of opinion amongst the Chief Election Commissioner and/or other Election Commissioners, the matter is referred to the President of India.
3. Independence of the Election Commission and its insulation from executive interference is ensured by a special provision under Article 324 of the Constitution of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A]. Only 1
[B]. Only 3
[C]. 1 and 3
[D]. 2 and 3

[C]. 1 and 3

24. The Chief Election Commissioner of India holds office for a period of

[A]. Six years
[B]. During the pleasure of the President
[C]. For six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier
[D]. For five years or till the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier

[C]. For six years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier

25. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
List I (commissions):
A. The finanche commission
B. The commission for backward classes
C. The Election commission
D. The official language
List II(Created under article):
1. Article 280
2. Article 340
3. Article 324
4. Article 344

[A]. A-1 B-4 C-3 D-2
[B]. A-3 B-2 C-1 D-4
[C]. A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4
[D]. A-3 B-4 C -1 D-2

[C]. A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4

26. Which one of the following statements is correct? The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office before expiry of his term:

[A]. In like manner and on like grounds as a member of the Union Public Service Commission
[B]. In like manner and on like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court
[C]. On the recommendations of the Supreme Court
[D]. On the recommendations of the Cabinet

[B]. In like manner and on like grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court

27. The responsibility of preparation of electoral rolls rests with:

[A]. The Parliament
[B]. The Local Administration
[C]. The Election Commission
[D]. The State Government

[C]. The Election Commission

28. The responsibility of preparation of electoral rolls rests with:

[A]. The Parliament
[B]. The Local Administration
[C]. The Election Commission
[D]. The State Government

[C]. The Election Commission

29. Which statement about the Election Commission is not correct?

[A]. It is a permanent and independent body
[B]. It is responsible for getting conduct the elections of President, Vice President and Municipal Corporations
[C]. Article 324 of the Constitution envisages the provisions relating to the Election Commission
[D]. This is an all-India institution

[B]. It is responsible for getting conduct the elections of President, Vice President and Municipal Corporations

30. Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner?

[A]. Parliament
[B]. President of India
[C]. Prime Minister
[D]. Law Minister

[B]. President of India

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