Elections and Electoral Reforms questions for UPSC Prelims

In the context of methods of election in India, consider the following statements regarding the First Past The Post System: 1. The Indian constitution has prescribed the First Past The Post System method of election to the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. 2. In this system the candidate needs to get more than 50 percent to get elected. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following acts of parliament provides for the preparation and revision of electoral rolls for the purpose of elections to the House of People?

With reference to Chief Election Commissioner, consider the following statements: 1. The appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other election commissioners shall be made by the President. 2. Chief Election Commissioner and the two other election commissioners have equal powers and receive equal salaries, allowances, and other perquisites. 3. Chief Election Commissioner holds his office till the pleasure of the president. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

India was a pioneer when it comes to giving voting rights to the people. In this context, which of the following countries gave universal adult franchises after India? 1. United States of America 2. Japan 3. France Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which of the following provisions of the constitution ensure political equality? 1. Elections based on adult suffrage. 2. Abolition of titles. 3. No ineligibility for inclusion in electoral rolls on grounds of religion, race, caste, or sex. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following statement with reference to None of the Above (NOTA): 1. The votes polled against the NOTA option are counted in total valid voters polled by the contesting candidates for the purpose of the return of security deposits to candidates. 2. Even if the NOTA votes are more than the number of votes polled by any of the candidates, the candidate who secures the largest number of votes has to be declared elected. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

When does the Model Code of Conduct for guidance of candidates and political parties comes into effect?

Consider the following statements: 1. The Election Commission of India is empowered to determine the manner in which Lok Sabha seats are allotted to each state. 2. The 87th Amendment Act of 2003 provided for the delimitation of constituencies on the basis of the 1991 census. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?