The total number of members nominated by the President to the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha is

• 16

• 18

• 14

• 12

Which one of the following does not constitute the electoral college for electing the President of India?

• Elected members of Lok Sabha

• Elected members of the Legislative Assembly of each state.

• Elected members of the Legislative Council

• Elected members of Rajya Sabha

The Council of Ministers in a Parliamentary type of Government can remain in office till it enjoys the support of the

• Minority of members of the Upper House of Parliament

• Majority of the members of the Upper House of parliament

• Minority of members of the Lower House

• Majority of the members of the Lower House of Parliament

The President of India is elected by an electoral college comprising of

• Elected members of Lok Sabha and state Legislative Assemblies.

• Elected members of both Houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assembly

• Elected members of both Houses of parliament.

• Elected members of State Legislative Assemblies

The control of the preparation of electoral rolls for parliament and legislature vests with the

• President

• Election Commission

• Cabinet

• Prime Minister

The power to decide an election petition is vested in the

• High Court

• Election Commission

• Parliament

• Supreme Court

In which year were the first general elections held in India?

• 1950-51

• 1948-49

• 1951-52

• 1947-48

Which among the following is not a part of the electoral reforms?

• Installation of electronic voting machines

• Appointment of Election Commissioner

• Registration of Political parties

• Disqualifying the offenders

The Chief Minister of a state in India is not eligible to vote in the Presidential election if

• He is a member of the Upper House of the State Legislature

• He is a caretaker Chief Minister

• He himself is a candidate

• He is yet to prove his majority on the floor of the Lower House of the state Legislature

Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

• Chief Justice of India

• President

• Prime Minister

• Parliament