Electoral Politics

Since 1982 to 1987, Haryana was ruled by which political party?

• Haryana Sangharsh Samiti

• Bhartiya Janata Party

• Congress Party

• Communist Party of India

What was the total strength of Haryana State Assembly in 1987?

• 60

• 90

• 76

• 80

In 1987 Haryana State Assembly Elections, how many seats were won by Lok Dal alone?

• 60

• 76

• 90

• 45

Which one of the following is not a factor that makes an election democratic?

• There should be something to choose from.

• Parties and candidates should be free to contest elections.

• The choice should not be offered at regular intervals.

• The candidate preferred by the people should get elected.

Which of the following terms is used when election is held only for one constituency to fill the vacancy caused by death or resignation of a member?

• Constituency election

• General election

• By-election

• Assembly election

Which of the following terms is used for the areas when our country is divided into different areas for purposes of elections?

• Panchayats

• Wards

• Blocks

• Constituencies

What do you mean when we say that a constituency is reserved for the schedule castes(SC)?

• Any candidate can fight the election but only the SC candidate will be declared winner.

• Any candidate can fight the election but only SC women candidate will be declared winner.

• Only SC candidate can fight the election.

• None of the above.

What proportion of seats are reserved in rural and urban local bodies for women candidates?

• One-third of the total seats

• two-third of the total seats

• Half of the total seats

• One fourth of the total seats

Each state is divided into a specific number of

• Block Constituencies

• District Constituencies

• Assembly Constituencies

• Ward Constituencies

The list of those people who are eligible to vote is officially called

• Voter's List

• Electoral Roll

• Elector's List

• Constituency List