The right to vote in an election in India is

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• Consider the following tasks: [IAS 2004] 1) Superintendence, direction and conduct of free and fair elections. 2) Preparation of electoral rolls for all elections to the Parliament, State-Legislatures and the Office of the President and the Vice-President. 3) Giving recognition to political parties, allotting election symbols to political parties and individuals contesting the election. 4) Proclamation of final verdict in the case of election disputes. Which of the above are the functions of the Election Commission of India?
• What is the difference between "vote-on-account" and "interim budget"? 1. The provision ofa "vote-on-account" is used by a regular Government, while an "interim budget" is a provision used by a caretaker Government. 2. A "vote-on-account" only deals with the expenditure in Government's budget, while an "interim budget" includes both expenditure and receipts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CSAT 2011]
• Which of the following are true regarding the Attorney General of India? 1. He is the first Law Officer of the Government of India. 2. He has the right of audience in all Courts in India. 3. He has the right to speak and vote in the Houses of Parliament or any Parliamentary Committee. 4. He must have the same qualifications as are required to be a judge of the High Court.
• In India, the system of proportional representation is used for: 1. election to the office of the President. 2. election to the office of Vice-President. 3. election of the members of the Rajya Sabha. 4. by elections
• With reference to the Presidential election in India, consider the following statements: 1. The nomination paper of a candidate for the Presidential election should be signed by at least 50 electors as proposers and another 50 as seconders. 2. The prescribed security deposit in the Presidential election is Rs.25,000. Which of these statements is/are correct? [CDS 2004]
• Which of the following statements is/are True? I. Disputes related to election of a President are decided by the Supreme Court. II. Disputes related to vacancy in the electoral college are settled by the Election Commission. III. In case the election of a President is declared void by the Supreme Court, the acts performed by a President before the data of such decision of the court get invalidated.
• Which of the following condition/conditions must be fulfilled by the NRIs to be eligible to vote in elections in India? 1. They must be physically present in their place of origin to exercise their franchise. 2. NRIs whether they have acquired citizenship of other countries or not are eligible to vote 3. Eligible NRIs have to register by filling up form 6-A with electoral registration office. Select the correct answer using the code given below: [UP PCS 2011]
• With reference to India, consider the following electoral systems: [CDS 2004] 1. System of direct election on the basis of adult suffrage. 2. System of proportional representation by means of single transferable vote. 3. List system of proportional representation. 4. Cumulative system of indirect representation. Which of these have been adopted for various elections in India?
• Consider the following statements: 1. There are twelve Fundamental Duties laid down in the Constitution of India for every citizen of India. 2. There is no provision in the Constitution of India for direct enforcement of the Fundamental Duties. 3. One of the Fundamental Duties of every citizen of India is to cast his/her vote in general or State elections so as to maintain a vibrant democracy in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CDS 2005]
• Who among the following Indian Prime Ministers could not vote for himself during the 'Vote of Confidence' that he was seeking from the Lok Sabha? [CDS 2009]