Election Commission of India: Structure, Powers and Functions Quiz

Question 1

When was the Election Commission of India established?

Accepted Answer

January 25, 1950

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January 26, 1950

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August 15, 1947

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November 26, 1949

Question 2

How many members currently constitute the Election Commission of India?

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3 members

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2 members

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4 members

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5 members

Question 3

What is the tenure period of the Chief Election Commissioner?

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6 years

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4 years

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5 years

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7 years

Question 4

For which bodies is the Election Commission of India responsible for conducting elections?

Accepted Answer

President, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and Legislative Assembly

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Only President

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Gram Panchayat and Municipality

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Only Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

Question 5

By which method can the Chief Election Commissioner be removed?

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Impeachment by Parliament

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Supreme Court's order

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President's order

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Prime Minister's approval

Question 6

In which year did the Election Commission become a three-member body from a single-member body?

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October 1, 1993

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October 16, 1989

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January 2, 1990

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September 30, 1993

Question 7

Whose decisions are eligible for judicial review according to the Election Commission?

Accepted Answer

Courts

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President

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Prime Minister

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Parliament

Question 8

What reform did the Election Commission implement in the 2004 Lok Sabha elections?

Accepted Answer

Use of Electronic Voting Machines

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Digital registration

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Online voting

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Cameras at polling stations

Question 9

Under which articles of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, are the President and Governor empowered to issue election notifications?

Accepted Answer

Articles 14 and 15

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Articles 12 and 13

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Articles 324 and 325

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Articles 352 and 353

Question 10

With which body is compulsory registration of political parties required?

Accepted Answer

Election Commission

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Supreme Court

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Parliament

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President's Office

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