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  1. Which of the following committee/committees submitted reports on Electoral reforms? 1. Dinesh Goswami Committee 2. Tarkunde Committee 3. Indrajit Gupta Committee 4. Balwantrai Mehta Committee Select the correct answer using the code given below:Asked in UPSC CAPF 2015
  2. Dinesh Goswami Committee: Constituted in 1990, this committee studied and recommended changes in the electoral system, including issues like electronic voting machines (EVMs), anti-defection law, and registration of political parties. 2. Tarkunde Committee: This committee, appointed by Jaya Prakash Narayan in 1974-75, was one of the early significant non-governmental initiatives to suggest electoral reforms in India. Its report contained various recommendations to improve the electoral process. 3. Indrajit Gupta Committee: This committee, set up in 1998, specifically focused on the issue of State Funding of Elections and submitted a report recommending partial state funding. 4. Balwantrai Mehta Committee: Formed in 1957, this committee is famous for its recommendations on the establishment of the Panchayati Raj System in India, not electoral reforms for the national or state- level elections. 103. Consider the following statements about the recent amendments to the Election Law by the Representation of the People (Amendment) Act, 1996: I. Any conviction for the offence of insulting the Indian National flag or the Constitution of India shall entail disqualification for contesting elections to Parliament and State Legislatures for six years from the date of conviction. II. There is an increase in the security deposit which a candidate has to make to contest the election to the Lok Sabha. III. A candidate cannot now stand for election from more than one Parliamentary constituency. IV. No election will now be countermanded on the death of a contesting candidate. Which of the above statements are correct?Asked in UPPCS Prelims 1999
  3. Proportional representation is NOT necessary in a country whereAsked in UPPCS Prelims 1997
  4. The Dinesh Goswami Committee recommendedAsked in UPPCS Prelims 1997
  5. Consider the following Election Reforms in India and arrange them in chronological order starting from earliest to the last. 1. Voter photo identity card 2. Electronic voting machine 3. Voter verifiable paper audit trail 4. NOTA Select the correct answer from the code given below : Code : (a) 2, 1, 3, 4 (b) 1, 2, 3, 4 (c) 1, 2, 4, 3 (d) 2, 1, 4, 3Asked in uppsc 2025 2025
  6. Which of the following is not related to the electoral reforms in India?Asked in Computer Programmer 2021
  7. The election expenditure limit for a parliamentary constituency in major states now stands atAsked in APPSC Group 1 Prelims 2011
  8. Which one of the following statements with regard to the revised ceiling on poll expenditure for elections in India is correct ?Asked in UPSC CAPF 2014
  9. State Funding of elections takes place inAsked in UPPCS Prelims 1997
  10. Which of the following statements with regard to the Anoop Barenwal v. Union of India (2023) case is/are correct ? Select the answer using the code given below : 1. The case was heard by a Constitutional Bench 2. According to the judgment, the grounds for removal of Election Commissioners shall be the same as the Chief Justice of IndiaAsked in UPSC CAPF 2024
  11. The courts in India can interfere in electoral matter only: - On the basis of Public interest petition. - On the basis of Election petition. - On the basis of private interest petition. - On the basis of Group interest petition.Asked in Civil Judge 2018
  12. The courts in India can interfere in electoral matter only:Asked in Civil Judge 2018
  13. The Court which has jurisdiction over election disputes under Section 80 of the Representation of People Act, 1951 isAsked in Civil Judge (Junior Division) Exam 2009
  14. The mobile app 'cVIGIL' is helpful inAsked in UPSC CDS 1 2019
  15. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Model Code of Conduct for the Guidance of Political Parties and Candidates? 1. The Ministers shall not combine their official visit with electioneering work 2. Government transport including official aircraft, vehicles, machinery and personnel shall not be used except the Prime Minister as he is in High Security. 3. Ministers and other authorities shall not announce any financial grants in any form or promises thereof. 4. Ministers and other authorities shall not make any promise of construction of roads, provision of drinking water facilities etcAsked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2022
  16. With regard to the event of deployment of CISF during election duties, which one of the following statements is *not* correct?Asked in UPSC CISF AC EXE 2021
  17. The Model Code of Conduct for elections is issued by the Election Commission as perAsked in APPSC Group II Prelims 2016
  18. The powers of the Election Commission include which of the following? I. The Election Commission takes decisions on every aspect of conduct and control of elections from the announcement of elections to the declaration of results. II. During the election period, the Election Commission can order the Government to dismiss some government officials. III. When on election duty, Government officers work under the control of the Election Commission. Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:Asked in APPSC Group 1 Prelims 2023
  19. Which of the following is not under the powers and functions of the Election Commission of India?Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2018
  20. In how many phases was the general election, 2019 conducted in India ?Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2019
  21. The use of 'Electors Photo Identity Cards (EPIC)' by the Election Commission of India was started in which one of the following years ?Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2022
  22. Consider the following statements. 1. The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering elections to the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies in India, and the offices of the President and Vice-President in the country. 2. The Union Cabinet decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and by-elections. 3. Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognized political parties. Which of the above statement/statements is/are correct?Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2024
  23. Which of the following are functions of the Election Commission of India? A. Conducting elections to the Lok Sabha. B. Conducting elections to the State Legislative Assemblies and local bodies. C. Preparation of electoral rolls. D. Delimitation of constituencies. Choose the correct answer form the option given belowAsked in KPSC KAS Prelims 2024
  24. Select the correct answer: State Election Commission of RajasthanAsked in RPSC RAS Prelims 2016
  25. Which of the statements given below is/are correct? The State Election Commission supervises and conducts the Election of Panchayats and Municipalities in the state It also supervises and conducts the Election of the State assemblies and the Lok SabhaAsked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2014