MCQ Questions

Question No. 1

True or False.

Answer :

a) The Revolt of 1857 was confined only to Delhi and Meerut.

b) Rani Lakshmibai fought bravely against the British in Jhansi.

c) Colonial rule improved the economic condition of Indian farmers.

1. Universal Adult Franchise allows only educated citizens to vote.

2. The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body.

3. The Lok Sabha follows the Single Transferable Vote system.

4. VVPAT helps verify that the vote is recorded correctly.

5. The Model Code of Conduct prevents misuse of power during elections.

6. Postal voting is allowed only for service personnel.

7. Urban voter apathy is a major challenge in Indian elections.

Question No. 2

Fill in the blanks.

Answer :

2. The first general elections in India were held in ___________.

3. Every Indian citizen aged ___________ or above can vote.

4. The ECI ensures elections are free, fair, and ___________.

5. The voting system used in Rajya Sabha elections is called ___________.

6. EVM stands for ___________.

1. The right to vote in India is protected under Article ___________ of the Constitution.

7. The candidate with the highest number of votes wins in the ___________ system.

Question No. 3

Short Type Questions

Answer :

1. What is meant by Universal Adult Franchise?

3. When was the Election Commission of India established?

4. What is the purpose of the Model Code of Conduct?

6. What is the main role of the Election Commission of India?

2. What does Article 326 guarantee?

5. Name two technologies used to make elections transparent.

7. Mention one challenge faced by the Indian electoral system.

Question No. 4

Long Type Questions

Answer :

1. Explain the meaning and importance of Universal Adult Franchise in India.

2. Describe the main functions of the Election Commission of India.

3. Write briefly about the different types of elections held in India.

4. What steps has the ECI taken to ensure inclusivity in voting?

5. What are the major challenges in India’s electoral system and how can they be solved?

Question No. 5

Match the following:

Answer :

Question No. 6

The Election Commission of India was established in —

Answer :

1947

1949

1950

1952

Question No. 7

Who enforces the Model Code of Conduct during elections?

Answer :

Supreme Court

Parliament

Election Commission of India

President

Question No. 8

The right to vote in India is given under which Article of the Constitution?

Answer :

Article 324

Article 326

Article 356

Article 320

Question No. 9

Universal Adult Franchise means —

Answer :

Only educated people can vote.

Every adult citizen has the right to vote.

Only men can vote.

Only taxpayers can vote.

Question No. 10

Which system is used in Lok Sabha elections?

Answer :

Proportional representation

Single Transferable Vote

First-Past-the-Post

None

Question No. 11

Which voting machine allows a voter to see a paper slip of their vote?

Answer :

EVM

VVPAT

Ballot Box

Counting Machine

Question No. 12

Who is elected by an electoral college of MPs and MLAs?

Answer :

Prime Minister

President

Chief Justice

Governor

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