Elections in India Quiz

The right of all adult citizens to vote, regardless of property ownership, income, race, or ethnicity, is known as _______.

• Universal Adult Franchise
• Constituency

• Electoral roll

• Electorate

A mid-term election is held when the _______ is dissolved before the end of its term.

• Legislature
• State Assembly

• Judiciary

• Election Commission

The body of persons entitled to vote in an election is called the (a)   .

The elections held every five years to elect members of the Lok Sabha is called (a)   .

What is meant by the term "Election"?

• A process by which citizens make decisions on laws

• A formal and organized process by which a population chooses individuals to hold public office

• A system of appointing judges

• A method of amending the constitution

Define "Constituency":

• The body of persons entitled to vote in an election

• A geographical area represented by a member of the legislature

• An official list of the people who are entitled to vote in an election

• The right of all adult citizens to vote

When can a by-election be held?

• When a new law is passed

• To fill a vacancy due to death, resignation, or disqualification of a member

• Every ten years

• Whenever the Prime Minister decides

Which system is used to elect the Vice President of India?

• First-past-the-post system

• Proportional representation through a single transferable vote

• Direct election by citizens

• Mixed-member proportional system

Which type of election is held to fill a vacancy arising between general elections due to death or resignation of the legislative representative?

• General Election

• By-election

• Mid-term Election

• Presidential Election

Who decides the holding of elections in India?

• Prime Minister

• Parliament

• President

• Election Commission of India