Governance Quiz

How many members are there in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian parliament?

• 200

• 250

• 300

• 350

In which year did India hold its first general election?

• 1947

• 1950

• 1951

• 1952

In which state was the 'None of the Above' (NOTA) option first introduced in India?

• Gujarat

• Maharashtra

• Rajasthan

• Haryana

Which Indian state has the highest percentage of women voters?

• Uttar Pradesh

• Kerala

• Rajasthan

• West Bengal

How many constituencies are there in India for Lok Sabha elections?

• 543

• 545

• 547

• 550

Which Indian state has the highest number of constituencies for Lok Sabha elections?

•  Uttar Pradesh

• Maharashtra

• Tamil Nadu

• West Bengal

Which of the following is not a valid reason for disqualification of a voter in India?

• Non-residency in the constituency

• Non-possession of voter ID card

• Criminal conviction

•  Dual citizenship

Which organization is responsible for conducting free and fair elections in India?

• Ministry of Home Affairs

• Election Commission of India

• Indian National Congress

• Bharatiya Janata Party

What percentage of India's population is under the age of 35, according to the 2011 census?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

In which year were NOTA votes first counted separately in Indian elections?

• 2014

• 2016

• 2018

• 2020