In our previous Polity and Governance MCQs, we covered key topics like the Parliament, Constitution, Articles, Schedules, and more to help you assess your knowledge of India's administrative system. Today, we have multiple-choice questions related to elections, the election commission, and political parties.
With the State Assembly elections underway, take this MCQ quiz covering constitutional provisions, registration requirements, and current electoral practices.
Polity and Governance MCQs on Elections, Election Commission, and Political Parties
1. Which one of the following features is correct about the 'First Past the Post' system of election?
(a) A candidate who wins may not get the majority of votes
(b) More than one representative may be elected from one constituency
(c) Voters vote for the party, not the candidate
(d) Every party gets seats in the legislature in proportion to percentage of votes that it gets
Answer: (a) A candidate who wins may not get the majority of votes
Explanation: First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) is an electoral system where the candidate with the most votes in a constituency wins. It is widely used in countries like the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and India for electing Members of Parliament (MPs).
2. Who among the following was India's first Woman Chief Minister?
(a) Sarojini Naidu
(b) Sucheta Kripalani
(c) Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
(d) Hansa Mehta
Answer: (b) Sucheta Kripalani
Explanation: Sucheta Kripalani was India's first woman Chief Minister. She served as the head of the Uttar Pradesh government from 1963 to 1967. A freedom fighter and close associate of Mahatma Gandhi, she was also elected to the Constituent Assembly and served as the fourth Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
3. Who among the following is the founder of the Congress Socialist Party?
(a) Acharya Narendra Dev
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) Motilal Nehru
(d) Asoka Mehta
Answer: (a) Acharya Narendra Dev
Explanation: The Congress Socialist Party (CSP) was founded in 1934 as a socialist caucus within the Indian National Congress. Acharya Narendra Dev was the founding President.
4. The voting age in India was changed from 21 years to 18 years under which one of the following Constitutional Amendment Acts?
(a) The 43rd Amendment Act, 1977
(b) The 48th Amendment Act, 1984
(c) The 61st Amendment Act, 1989
(d) The 69th Amendment Act, 1991
Answer: (c) The 61st Amendment Act, 1989
Explanation: The 61st Constitutional Amendment Act amended Article 326 of the Indian Constitution to lower the voting age for elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies from 21 years to 18 years.
5. What is the full form of SIR introduced by the Election Commission of India?
(a) Special Inclusive Review
(b) Selective Intensive Revision
(c) Special Intensive Revision
(d) Specific Internal Review
Answer: (c) Special Intensive Revision
Explanation: Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is an exercise conducted by the Election Commission of India to verify and revise voter data through house to house to ensure all electoral rolls across are accurate. Electoral roll is the official list of all eligible and registered voters in each constitutency.
