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Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which article of the Constitution establishes the Election Commission of India as an independent constitutional authority?
Article 81
Article 170
Article 324
Article 332
What is the primary purpose of the Representation of the People Act, 1950?
To conduct elections and count votes
To allocate seats and provide for the delimitation of constituencies
To settle election disputes
To regulate electoral expenditure
The Election Commission of India (ECI) was established in which year?
1947
1950
1952
1971
Which rule prevents an individual from simultaneously being a member of both Houses of Parliament?
Prohibition of Simultaneous Membership Rules, 1950
Members of Lok Sabha (Disqualification on Ground of Defection) Rules, 1985
Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961
Registration of Electors Rules, 1960
Which Act was enacted to set up a Delimitation Commission based on the 2001 census?
Representation of the People Act, 1950
Delimitation Act, 2002
Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders (Amendment) Act, 1976
Which of the following provisions is NOT covered by the Representation of the People Act, 1951?
Notification of general elections
Conduct of elections, including nomination of candidates
Registration of electors for constituencies
Handling of electoral disputes and corrupt practices
Assertion (A): The Government of Union Territories Act, 1963, provides for the establishment of legislative assemblies in Union Territories. Reason (R): The Act allows Union Territories to have locally elected representatives.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true, but R is false.
A is false, but R is true.
Which of the following is NOT a key function of the Election Commission of India?
Monitoring election campaigns
Declaring election results
Supervising elections
Enacting election laws
What is the objective of the "One Nation One Election" proposal?
To conduct elections in different phases across states
To hold simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and State Assemblies
To replace electronic voting machines with ballot papers
To create a single national political party
What is a major challenge related to electoral finance in India?
Lack of electronic voting machines
Non-existence of political parties
Influence of money in politics and lack of transparency
Shortage of polling stations
Which challenge in India's electoral system is addressed by the NOTA option?
Voter apathy
Electoral malpractices
Financial irregularities
Technology failures
The Election Commission of India comprises of: - Chief election commissioner 2 Election commissioner Bothe a and b None of the above
Chief election commissioner
2 Election commissioner
Bothe a and b
None of the above
Which infrastructure project is highlighted as a key element of India's connectivity strategy, particularly for bypassing Pakistan?
Mumbai Port
Chabahar Port
Kandla Port
Visakhapatnam Port
Which agreement between India and China formalized the Panchsheel principles?
Shimla Agreement
Panchsheel Agreement, 1954
Indo-China Peace Treaty, 1962
Non-Aligned Movement Charter
Which doctrine, formulated by I.K. Gujral, emphasized non-reciprocal relations with neighbouring countries?
Look East Policy
Nehru Doctrine
Gujral Doctrine
Modi Doctrine
Who launched the Act East Policy and in which year?
PM Narendra Modi, 2014
PM Narendra Modi, 2016
PM P. V. Narasimha Rao, 1991
PM P.V. Narasimha Rao, 1993
What was the main focus of India's "Look East" Policy initiated in the 1990s?
Strengthening military alliances in Central Asia
Promoting cultural exchanges exclusively with East Asian countries
Integrating India into the dynamic economies of Southeast Asia through enhanced economic ties
Prioritizing nuclear cooperation with East Asian nations
What is the primary focus of India's Nuclear Doctrine?
Conducting preemptive nuclear strikes
Establishing global nuclear superiority
Maintaining credible minimum deterrence
Stockpiling nuclear weapons for future use
Under the "Connect Central Asia" policy, which of the following is NOT listed as a key objective?
Enhancing strategic depth
Securing energy resources
Forming a binding military alliance with Central Asian states
Expanding economic opportunities
Which of the following is NOT an objective of India's foreign policy?
addressing challenges posed by cross-border terrorism and territorial disputes
Securing access to critical resources for economic development
Interfering in the internal affairs of other nations
A stable and reliable supply of energy
Which transportation initiative is crucial for India's connectivity with Central Asia?
Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)
International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC)
India-Africa Trade Corridor
Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
One of the main objectives of Act East policy is:
Strengthening India's relations with African nations
Increasing India's economic and strategic engagement with ASEAN and East Asia
Limiting foreign investments in South Asia
Strengthening diplomatic ties with Western European nations
Assertion (A): India follows a No First Use (NFU) policy in its nuclear doctrine. Reason (R): India aims to maintain nuclear deterrence while preventing unnecessary escalation of conflicts.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false
A is false but R is true
Which one of the following is the challenge faced by the nuclear doctrine of India?
Regional instability
Landlocked geography and limited transportation
Bureaucratic hurdles
All of the above
