1.Election to the House of the People and the Legislative Assemblies of States in India are conducted on the basis of:

• a) Limited Suffrage
• b) Proportional Representation
• c) Single Transferable Vote
• d) Adult Franchise

Correct Answer: Adult Franchise

2.The Chief Minister of a state in India is not eligible to vote in the Presidential election if

• a) He is a caretaker Chief Minister
• b) He himself is a candidate
• c) He is a member of the Upper House of the State Legislature
• d) He is yet to prove his majority on the floor of the Lower House of the State Legislature

Correct Answer: He is a member of the Upper House of the State Legislature

3.Which among the following is not a part of the electoral reforms?

• a) Disqualifying the offenders
• b) Installation of electronic voting machines
• c) Registration of Political parties
• d) Appointment of Election Commissioner

Correct Answer: Installation of electronic voting machines

4.Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

• a) Chief Justice of India
• b) President
• c) Parliament
• d) Prime Minister

Correct Answer: President

5.Recognition to a political party is accorded by

• a) The Election Commission
• b) A Committee of Whips
• c) The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
• d) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha in the case of national parties and the Speaker of Legislative Assemblies in the case of regional parties

Correct Answer: The Election Commission