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These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: General Knowledge (GK) , Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) , Indian Administrative Service (IAS) .
Chapters
| 51. |
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the commencement of the election process in India? [IAS 1995] |
| A. | The recommendation for election is made by the government and the notification for election is issued by the Election Commission |
| B. | The recommendation for election is made by the Election Commission and the notification for election is issued by the Home Ministry at the Centre and Home Departments in the States |
| C. | The recommendation for election is made by the Election Commission and the notification for election is issued by the President and Governors of the States concerned |
| D. | Both the exercises of making a recommendation for election and that of issuing a notification in respect of it are done by the Election Commission |
| Answer» A. The recommendation for election is made by the government and the notification for election is issued by the Election Commission | |
| 52. |
Which of the following is not correct? |
| A. | A person seeking election to the Rajya Sabha must have completed the age of 30 years |
| B. | A person seeking election to the Lok Sabha must have completed the age of 25 years |
| C. | A person seeking election to a State Legislative Assembly must have completed the age of 21 years |
| D. | A person eligible to vote for elections to a village panchayat must have completed the age of 18 years |
| Answer» C. A person seeking election to a State Legislative Assembly must have completed the age of 21 years | |
| 53. |
Graduates constitute a separate constituency for the election of specified number of members to the: [Railway Apprentices 1993] |
| A. | Nyaya Panchayat |
| B. | State Legislative Council |
| C. | Rajya Sabha |
| D. | State Legislative Assembly |
| Answer» B. State Legislative Council | |
| 54. |
The Chief Election Commissioner, according to a recent judgement of the Supreme Court is : [CDS 1994] |
| A. | the final authority in matters to be decided by the Election Commission |
| B. | to share his authority with members of the Election Commission |
| C. | to go by majority opinion prevailing among the .members of the Election Commission |
| D. | not bound by the Representation of the People Act which is amendable by Parliament |
| Answer» B. to share his authority with members of the Election Commission | |
| 55. |
Election of Rajya Sabha is held after: [RRB 1991] |
| A. | 1 year |
| B. | 2 years |
| C. | 6 years |
| D. | 5 years |
| Answer» B. 2 years | |
| 56. |
Who is a Returning Officer? [Teachers' Exam 1993] |
| A. | An officer who returns the unaccepted applications for allotment of land |
| B. | An officer who is sent back to his parent department |
| C. | An officer who is head of the State Assembly Secretariat |
| D. | An officer who is responsible for conduct of election in a constituency and declares results |
| Answer» D. An officer who is responsible for conduct of election in a constituency and declares results | |
| 57. |
Which of the following is not true about the electoral functions of the Parliament? [SBI PO 1991] |
| A. | It helps the Prime Minister in forming the Central Cabinet |
| B. | It participates in the election of the President |
| C. | The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha are elected by the Members of the Parliament |
| D. | Members of the Parliament vote for the election of the Vice-President |
| Answer» A. It helps the Prime Minister in forming the Central Cabinet | |
| 58. |
The powers of the Election Commission are given in which of the following Articles of the Constitution? |
| A. | 286 |
| B. | 356 |
| C. | 324 |
| D. | 382 |
| Answer» C. 324 | |
| 59. |
Which of the following does not come under the purview of the Election Commission? |
| A. | To conduct the election of PM of India |
| B. | To conduct the election of President of India |
| C. | To give recognition to the political parties |
| D. | To assign election symbols to the political parties |
| Answer» A. To conduct the election of PM of India | |
| 60. |
The Electorate means: |
| A. | those people who do not have the right to elect their representatives |
| B. | all the citizens who possess the right to vote and elect their representatives in an election |
| C. | those people who have the right to be elected |
| D. | those people who have the right to live in a country |
| Answer» B. all the citizens who possess the right to vote and elect their representatives in an election | |
| 61. |
How many days-time is given for the candidates to file their nominations from the date of notification of the election? |
| A. | 2 days |
| B. | 4 days |
| C. | 6 days |
| D. | 8 Clays |
| Answer» D. 8 Clays | |
| 62. |
The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed: |
| A. | by each House of Parliament by a special majority and on the ground of proven misbehaviour or incapacity |
| B. | by the President of India |
| C. | by the Supreme Court |
| D. | on charges of corruption if proved in the Supreme Court |
| Answer» A. by each House of Parliament by a special majority and on the ground of proven misbehaviour or incapacity | |
| 63. |
Which of the following activities indulged in by a candidate during an election campaign constitute corrupt practices? 1. Giving gifts to voters to induce them to vote. 2. Appealing for votes on the grounds of caste or religion. 3. False character assassination of other candidates. 4. Propagation and glorification of Sati. |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | II and III |
| C. | I, II and III |
| D. | I, II, III and IV |
| Answer» D. I, II, III and IV | |
| 64. |
Which of the following is correct regarding booth capturing?
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| A. | 2, 3, and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» A. 2, 3, and 4 | |
| 65. |
Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India? [CRPF 1990] |
| A. | President |
| B. | Prime Minister |
| C. | Parliament |
| D. | Chief Justice of India |
| Answer» A. President | |
| 66. |
The Election Commission does not conduct the elections to the: |
| A. | Lok Sabha |
| B. | Rajya Sabha |
| C. | Local bodies |
| D. | President's elections |
| Answer» C. Local bodies | |
| 67. |
The Election Commission holds election for: [NDA 1994] |
| A. | the Parliament |
| B. | the Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies |
| C. | the Parliament, State Legislative Assemblies and State Legislative Councils |
| D. | the Parliament, State Legislatures and the posts of the President and the Vice-President |
| Answer» D. the Parliament, State Legislatures and the posts of the President and the Vice-President | |
| 68. |
The control of the preparation of electoral rolls for Parliament and legislatures vests with the: [CBI 1993] |
| A. | Cabinet |
| B. | Prime Minister |
| C. | President |
| D. | Election Commission |
| Answer» D. Election Commission | |
| 69. |
Members of the Union Public Service Commission can function as members up to the age of: [I. Tax 1989] |
| A. | 60 years |
| B. | 58 years |
| C. | 62 years |
| D. | 65 years |
| Answer» D. 65 years | |
| 70. |
The Chairman and members of State Public Service Commission are appointed by the: |
| A. | President |
| B. | Prime Minister |
| C. | Governor |
| D. | Chairman, UPSC |
| Answer» A. President | |
| 71. |
Who appoints the Chairman of the UPSC? |
| A. | President |
| B. | Chief Justice of India |
| C. | Prime Minister |
| D. | Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| Answer» A. President | |
| 72. |
Which of the following is an extra Constitutional and non-statutory body? |
| A. | Election Commission |
| B. | Finance Commission |
| C. | Planning Commission |
| D. | Union Public Service Commission |
| Answer» C. Planning Commission | |
| 73. |
Which one of the following is not a function of UPSC? |
| A. | It conducts examinations for the appointment to the services of the Union |
| B. | It shall be consulted on all matters relating to methods of recruitment to civil services and posts |
| C. | It shall be consulted on-all disciplinary matters affecting a person serving the Government of India |
| D. | It shall be consulted as regards the reservation of posts for backward classes, scheduled castes and tribes |
| Answer» D. It shall be consulted as regards the reservation of posts for backward classes, scheduled castes and tribes | |
| 74. |
UPSC submits its annual report on its work to: |
| A. | the Parliament |
| B. | the Union Home Minister |
| C. | the President |
| D. | the Chief Justice of India |
| Answer» B. the Union Home Minister | |
| 75. |
The members of UPSC hold the office: |
| A. | during the pleasure of President |
| B. | as long as they enjoy confidence in Parliament |
| C. | for life or till they attain the age of 70 years |
| D. | for the term of six years or till they attain the age of 65 years |
| Answer» D. for the term of six years or till they attain the age of 65 years | |
| 76. |
The members of All-India Services are appointed under the signature of: |
| A. | President |
| B. | Home Minister |
| C. | Vice-President |
| D. | Chairman of UPSC |
| Answer» A. President | |
| 77. |
The members of UPSC can be removed from the office before the expiry of the term by the : |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | Chairman of UPSC |
| C. | President on recommendation of Supreme Court |
| D. | Prime Minister on recommendation of Supreme Court |
| Answer» C. President on recommendation of Supreme Court | |
| 78. |
There port of the UPSC: |
| A. | is to be accepted by the Government in to |
| B. | may be ignored without explanation |
| C. | has to be discussed in Parliament before being accepted |
| D. | is presented to the President |
| Answer» C. has to be discussed in Parliament before being accepted | |
| 79. |
The members of a State Commission can be removed by the: |
| A. | Governor on a report by the Supreme Court |
| B. | Governor on a resolution passed by Parliament |
| C. | President on a report by the Supreme Court |
| D. | President on a resolution passed by Parliament |
| Answer» C. President on a report by the Supreme Court | |
| 80. |
The resignation letter of a State Public Service Commission member is addressed to the : |
| A. | President |
| B. | Governor |
| C. | Chief Justice of India |
| D. | Chief Minister |
| Answer» B. Governor | |
| 81. |
The UPSC conducts examinations for: 1. Central Services. 2. All India Services. 3. State Services. 4. State Services for two or more States jointly. |
| A. | I, II and III |
| B. | II and IV |
| C. | I only |
| D. | I and II |
| Answer» D. I and II | |
| 82. |
The composition of the UPSC is: |
| A. | laid down in the Constitution |
| B. | determined by Parliament |
| C. | determined by the President |
| D. | determined by the Chairman of the UPSC |
| Answer» C. determined by the President | |
| 83. |
The Chairman of the Finance Commission must be: |
| A. | qualified to be a High Court Judge |
| B. | a person having special knowledge of economics |
| C. | a person having experience in public affairs |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. a person having experience in public affairs | |
| 84. |
Finance Commission consists of: |
| A. | five members |
| B. | four whole time members |
| C. | Chairman and four members |
| D. | a Chairman and three other members |
| Answer» D. a Chairman and three other members | |
| 85. |
Finance Commission is constituted by the President every : |
| A. | two years |
| B. | three years |
| C. | five years |
| D. | four years |
| Answer» C. five years | |
| 86. |
The Centre-State financial distribution takes place on the recommendation by the: |
| A. | Finance Minister |
| B. | Planning Commission |
| C. | Finance Commission |
| D. | Sarkaria Commission |
| Answer» A. Finance Minister | |
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