Election Commission of India Functions

The video tutorial explains the Election Commission of India, its structure, roles, and functions. It highlights the Commission's autonomy and responsibility in conducting elections for the Parliament, state legislatures, and presidential offices. The tutorial also covers the independence provisions for Election Commissioners, the role of state electoral officers, and the conduct of local elections under constitutional amendments.

What is the primary role of elections in a democracy?

• To select a king

• To exercise control over the government

• To create laws

• To increase population

Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners in India?

• President

• Prime Minister

• Parliament

• Chief Justice

For how many years are the Election Commissioners appointed?

• 7 years

• 5 years

• 4 years

• 6 years

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Election Commission of India?

• Creating new laws

• Supervising the elections

• Fixing the date of elections

• Preparation of electoral rolls

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

• To create laws

• To supervise election work in the state

• To appoint judges

• To manage state finances

How can an Election Commissioner be removed from office?

• By the Prime Minister

• By the Parliament

• By the President

• On the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner

What ensures the independence of the Election Commission?

• All of the above

• Conditions of service cannot be varied to their disadvantage

• Cannot be removed except on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner

• Fixed term of six years

Who nominates the Chief Electoral Officer in each state?

• Supreme Court

• State Government

• Union Government

• Election Commission of India

Under which constitutional amendment acts were the State Election Commissions constituted?

• 77th and 78th

• 75th and 76th

• 73rd and 74th

• 71st and 72nd

What is the primary function of the State Election Commissions?

• To conduct elections to the Parliament

• To conduct elections to the state legislatures

• To conduct elections to local bodies like municipalities and panchayats

• To supervise the Election Commission of India