Election Commission of India

What is the primary role of the Election Commission of India?

• To appoint government officials

• To manage political party finances

• To conduct local body elections

• To supervise and conduct elections

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the Election Commission?

• Article 324

• Article 350

• Article 370

• Article 21

What is the maximum term for which the Chief Election Commissioner can serve?

• 6 years

• 5 years

• Until the age of 70

• 4 years

Which organ of the government appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

• Electorates - Voters

• Legislature - The Parliament

• Executive - Council of Ministers

• Judiciary -The Supreme Court of India

Which organ of the government has the power to remove the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

• Electorates - Voters

• Legislature - The Parliament

• Executive - Council of Ministers

• Judiciary -The Supreme Court of India

What does the Model Code of Conduct regulate?

• Voter eligibility

• Conduct of political parties and candidates

• Political party registration

• Election funding

How many Election Commissioners are there in the Election Commission of India?

• One

• Two

• Four

• Three

What is the role of the Chief Electoral Officer in each state?

• To oversee the judiciary

• To manage political party finances

• To assist the Election Commission

• To conduct local elections

What happens when the election process begins?

• The administrative officers are assigned election duties

• Political parties are dissolved

• Voter registration is halted

• The Election Commission loses control

What is the purpose of preparing and updating the electoral rolls?

• To ensure fair election funding

• To maintain an accurate list of eligible voters

• To limit the number of candidates

• To regulate political party activities