DEFENCE CT 19: Election Commission Welcome to your DEFENCE CT 19: Election Commission Question No. 1 Which of the following is not a function of the State Election Commission? A. Preparation of electoral rolls for elections of State Panchayats and Municipalities B. To conduct the election for panchayats and Municipalities C. The work of preparing and electing electoral rolls submitted by the Election Commission of India D. Appointment of Dates for Nominations for elections of State Panchayats and Municipalities None Question No. 2 The use of 'Electors Photo Identity Cards (EPIC)' by the Election Commission of India was started in which one of the following years? A. 1992 B. 1993 C. 1995 D. 2001 None Question No. 3 Consider the following statements:1. The Election Commission of India is a five-member body.2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-elections.3. Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognised political parties.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1 and 2 only B. 2 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 3 only None Question No. 4 Which of the following is not under the powers and functions of the Election Commission of India? A. Superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls B. Conduct of elections to the Parliament and to the Legislature of each State C. Conduct of election to the office of the President and the Vice President D. Appointment of the Regional Commissioners to assist’ the Election Commission in the performance of the functions conferred on the Commission None Question No. 5 According to the Election Commission of India, in order to be recognized as a 'National Party', a political party must be present in: A. At least two States B. At least one States C. At least four States D. At least five States None Question No. 6 Which of the following tasks are not performed by the Election Commission of India? 1. Preparing the Electoral Rolls. 2. Nominating the candidates. 3. Setting up polling booths. 4. Supervising the Panchayat election. A. 3 and 4 only B. 1, 2, 3 and 4 C. 2, 3 and 4 D. 2 and 4 only None Question No. 7 Which one of the following statements with regard to the Election Commission is not correct? A. It conducts elections to the office of the Vice President of India. B. An Election Commissioner can be removed from his office without the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner. C. Election Commissioners are appointed by the President of India. D. Governor of a State is constitutionally bound to provide support staff to the Election Commission, if required. None Question No. 8 Consider the following statements :1. The Election Commission is a constitutional body.2. The Election Commission decides the election schedules for the conduct of elections, whether general elections or by-elections.3. The decisions of the Election Commission cannot be challenged in the High Court.Which of the above statements is/are correct? A. 1 and 2 only B. 1 and 3 only C. 2 only D. 1, 2 and 3 None Question No. 9 Who determines the term of office and service condition of States Election Commissioner? A. Parliament B.State Legislature C. Governor D. High Court None Question No. 10 Which of the following is NOT the duty of the Election Commission of India? A. Issue directions to hold elections B. Control and conduct elections C. Supervise elections D. Conduct local elections None Time's up