Election TNPSC Group 1 Questions

Election MCQ Questions

7.
Which of the following electoral systems have been adopted for various elections in India?
I) System of direct election on the basis of adult suffrage.
II) System if proportional representation by means of the single transderable vote.
III) List system of proportional representation.
IV) Cumulative system of indirect elections.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
A.
I and II
B.
I and III
C.
I, II and III
D.
II, III and IV
ANSWER :
A. I and II
8.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the commencement of the election process in India?
A.
The recommendation for election is made by the government and the notification for election is issued by the Election Commission.
B.
The recommendtion for election is made ny the Election Commission amd the notification for election is issued by the Home Ministry at the Centre and Home Depatments in the States.
C.
The recommentdation for election is made by the Election Commission and the notification for election is issued by the President and Governers of the States concerned.
D.
Both the excercises of making a recommendation for election and that of issuing a notofication in respect of it are done by the Election Commission.
ANSWER :
A. The recommendation for election is made by the government and the notification for election is issued by the Election Commission.
9.
State funding of elections take place in
A.
Germany and Austria
B.
USA and Canada
C.
Britian and Switzerland
D.
France and Italy
ANSWER :
A. Germany and Austria
10.
Which of the following acts introduced the principle of the election in India
A.
Indian Council Act of 1861
B.
Indian Council Act of 1892
C.
Indian Council Act of 1909
D.
Indian Council Act of 1919
ANSWER :
B. Indian Council Act of 1892
11.
In an election, electioneering has to cease in a constituency
A.
2 days before the poll
B.
48 hours before the commencement of polling
C.
48 hours before the closing hour of polling
D.
None of the above
ANSWER :
C. 48 hours before the closing hour of polling
12.
Articles related to the electoral system in our country is ______________
A.
324 to 329
B.
320 to 329
C.
322to 325
D.
324 to 327
ANSWER :
A. 324 to 329