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Election Commission of India — UPSC Prelims Quiz

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Conductor of Democracy: The Election Commission's Structure, Autonomy, and Sweeping Powers•medium•15 questions•~14 min

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Question 01

easy

Which Article of the Constitution vests the power of superintendence, direction, and control of elections in the Election Commission of India?

Question 02

easy

Which of the following elections does the Election Commission of India NOT supervise?

Question 03

medium

When was the Election Commission of India first converted into a multi-member body with three Election Commissioners?

Question 04

medium

The reduction of voting age from 21 to 18 years, which led to the expansion of the Election Commission, was brought about by which Constitutional Amendment?

Question 05

medium

The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office by the President:

Question 06

medium

With respect to the removal of Election Commissioners (other than the CEC), which of the following is correct?

Question 07

hard

Consider the following statements about the constitutional gaps in the framework of the Election Commission: 1. The Constitution does not prescribe any specific qualifications for appointment as an Election Commissioner. 2. The Constitution explicitly prohibits retiring Election Commissioners from accepting further government appointments. 3. The six-year tenure for Election Commissioners is specified in the Constitution itself. Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Question 08

easy

The powers and functions of the Election Commission of India are broadly classified into which of the following categories?

Question 09

medium

Which of the following is an advisory function of the Election Commission of India?

Question 10

hard

The Election Commission advises the President that elections can be held in a State under President's Rule. This advisory function becomes particularly significant in which context?

Question 11

easy

At the district level, who acts as the District Returning Officer for elections overseen by the Election Commission?

Question 12

medium

Which of the following statements about the salary and service conditions of Election Commissioners is correct?

Question 13

hard

The Delimitation Commission Acts, which the Election Commission uses as the basis for determining electoral constituency boundaries, were enacted by Parliament in which years?

Question 14

hard

Consider the following statements about the appointment of Regional Commissioners under Article 324: 1. Regional Commissioners are appointed by the President after consultation with the Election Commission. 2. Regional Commissioners assist the Election Commission in carrying out its functions. 3. Regional Commissioners can be removed only on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner. Which of the above statements are correct?

Question 15

medium

Which of the following best describes the nature of the Election Commission of India as a constitutional body?

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