Election Commission of India Quiz

Question 1

Who is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India?

• A) Sunil Arora
• B) Om Prakash Rawat
• C) Sushil Chandra
• D) Nasim Zaidi

Question 2

What is the term length of the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

• A) 3 years
• B) 5 years
• C) 6 years
• D) Until the age of 65 years

Question 3

In which year was the Election Commission of India established?

• A) 1947
• B) 1950
• C) 1952
• D) 1955

Question 4

Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners?

• A) Prime Minister
• B) President
• C) Chief Justice of India
• D) Parliament

Question 5

How many Election Commissioners can be appointed in addition to the Chief Election Commissioner?

• A) One
• B) Two
• C) Three
• D) Four

Question 6

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Election Commission of India?

• A) Article 324
• B) Article 356
• C) Article 370
• D) Article 368

Question 7

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

• A) Policy formulation
• B) Implementation of government schemes
• C) Conducting free and fair elections
• D) Enforcing law and order during elections

Question 8

Who has the power to decide disputes related to elections in India?

• A) President
• B) Prime Minister
• C) Election Commission of India
• D) Supreme Court of India

Question 9

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

• A) Conducting elections for the President of India
• B) Conducting elections for the Vice President of India
• C) Conducting elections for the Members of Parliament
• D) Conducting elections for the Members of Legislative Assemblies

Question 10

What is the tenure of an Election Commissioner of India?

• A) 3 years
• B) 5 years
• C) 6 years
• D) Until the age of 62 years

Question 11

Who has the authority to cancel or postpone elections in India?

• A) Prime Minister
• B) President
• C) Chief Election Commissioner
• D) Election Commissioners

Question 12

How is the independence of the Election Commission of India ensured?

• A) By the Prime Minister
• B) By the President
• C) By the Constitution
• D) By the Parliament

Question 13

Which of the following elections is NOT conducted by the Election Commission of India?

• A) Lok Sabha elections
• B) Rajya Sabha elections
• C) Panchayat elections
• D) Municipal elections

Question 14

What is the official symbol of the Election Commission of India?

• A) Scales of Justice
• B) Ashoka Pillar
• C) Lotus
• D) None of the above

Question 15

What is the role of the Election Commission of India in regulating political parties?

• A) Registration of political parties
• B) Formation of policies for political parties
• C) Appointment of party leaders
• D) Allocation of party funds

Question 16

Who has the power to remove the Chief Election Commissioner or other Election Commissioners?

• A) Prime Minister
• B) President
• C) Chief Justice of India
• D) Parliament

Question 17

How often are the elections to the Lok Sabha held in India?

• A) Every 3 years
• B) Every 4 years
• C) Every 5 years
• D) Every 6 years

Question 18

Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India?

• A) Sukumar Sen
• B) K. V. K. Sundaram
• C) S. P. Sen Verma
• D) T. N. Seshan

Question 19

What is the primary role of the Chief Election Commissioner in the Election Commission of India?

• A) Administrative functions
• B) Policy formulation
• C) Implementation of election laws
• D) Presiding over the Election Commission meetings

Question 20

What is the minimum voting age in India for participating in elections?

• A) 16 years
• B) 18 years
• C) 21 years
• D) 25 years

Explanation for Each Answer

1. A) Sunil Arora: Sunil Arora is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India. He assumed office on December 2, 2018.
2. C) 6 years: The term length of the Chief Election Commissioner of India is six years or until the age of 65 years, whichever comes earlier.
3. C) 1952: The Election Commission of India was established in 1950, but it started functioning from 1952, which marks the first general elections in India.
4. B) President: The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners are appointed by the President of India.
5. B) Two: In addition to the Chief Election Commissioner, two Election Commissioners can be appointed.
6. A) Article 324: Article 324 of the Indian Constitution deals with the establishment and composition of the Election Commission of India.
7. C) Conducting free and fair elections: The primary function of the Election Commission of India is to conduct free and fair elections at various levels, including Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and state legislative assemblies.
8. C) Election Commission of India: The Election Commission of India has the authority to decide disputes related to elections and the enforcement of the model code of conduct.
9. B) Conducting elections for the Vice President of India: Elections for the Vice President of India are not conducted by the Election Commission of India. They are conducted by a special electoral college consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament.
10. C) 6 years: The tenure of an Election Commissioner of India is six years or until the age of 65 years, whichever comes earlier.
11. C) Chief Election Commissioner: The Chief Election Commissioner, along with the Election Commissioners, has the authority to cancel or postpone elections in case of emergencies or exceptional circumstances.
12. C) By the Constitution: The independence of the Election Commission of India is ensured by the Constitution of India, which provides for its establishment and outlines its powers and functions.
13. D) Municipal elections: While the Election Commission of India conducts elections for Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and state legislative assemblies, municipal elections are conducted by State Election Commissions.
14. B) Ashoka Pillar: The official symbol of the Election Commission of India is the Ashoka Pillar, which symbolizes justice, peace, and integrity.
15. A) Registration of political parties: The Election Commission of India regulates political parties by registering them, allotting symbols, and ensuring compliance with election laws and regulations.
16. B) President: The Chief Election Commissioner or other Election Commissioners can be removed by the President of India on the grounds of proven misbehavior or incapacity.
17. C) Every 5 years: Elections to the Lok Sabha, the lower house of Parliament, are held every five years, unless dissolved earlier.
18. A) Sukumar Sen: Sukumar Sen was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India. He served from 1950 to 1958 and oversaw the conduct of the first general elections in 1952.
19. D) Presiding over the Election Commission meetings: The primary role of the Chief Election Commissioner is to preside over the meetings of the Election Commission of India, provide leadership, and ensure the effective functioning of the Commission.
20. B) 18 years: The minimum voting age in India for participating in elections, including Lok Sabha and state legislative assembly elections, is 18 years.