Composition and Functions — Prelims Questions
Consider the following statements about the Election Commission of India: 1. The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed only through impeachment by Parliament. 2. Election Commissioners have the same security of tenure as the Chief Election Commissioner. 3. The Election Commission became a multi-member body in 1993. 4. All decisions of the Election Commission are taken unanimously. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following powers of the Election Commission of India can be classified as quasi-judicial? 1. Recognition and de-recognition of political parties 2. Preparation of electoral rolls 3. Adjudication of disputes related to election symbols 4. Conduct of elections to Parliament and State Legislatures 5. Disqualification of candidates for corrupt practices Select the correct answer using the code given below:
The Model Code of Conduct enforced by the Election Commission of India: 1. Has statutory backing under the Representation of the People Act 2. Becomes effective from the date of announcement of election schedule 3. Applies only to recognized political parties and their candidates 4. Can result in disqualification of candidates for serious violations Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements about the evolution of the Election Commission of India: 1. The first Chief Election Commissioner was Sukumar Sen 2. The Commission was expanded to three members during T.N. Seshan's tenure 3. The expansion was primarily to handle the increased workload of elections 4. Electronic Voting Machines were first used in 1990s Which of the statements given above are correct?
Under Article 324 of the Constitution, the Election Commission's authority extends to: 1. Elections to the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha 2. Elections to State Legislative Assemblies and Legislative Councils 3. Elections to the offices of President and Vice-President 4. Elections to Panchayati Raj institutions 5. Elections to Municipal Corporations Select the correct answer using the code given below: