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  1. The role of the State Election Commission is :Asked in TSPSC Group 1 Prelims 2024
  2. Which of the following are the functions of the Election Commissioner of India? 1. Conduct of elections for the posts of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha and Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. 2. Conduct of elections of the Municipal Corporations and Municipalities. 3. Deciding on all doubts and disputes arising out of the above elections.Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2024
  3. Conduct of elections for Speaker/Deputy Speaker/Deputy Chairman: This is an internal function of Parliament, not conducted by ECI. 2. Conduct of elections of Municipal Corporations and Municipalities: These elections are conducted by the State Election Commissions, as mandated by Articles 243K and 243ZA of the Constitution. 3. Deciding on all doubts and disputes arising out of the above elections: Election petitions for Parliament and State Legislature elections are decided by the High Courts. Disputes for Presidential and Vice-Presidential elections are decided by the Supreme Court. The ECI does have some quasi-judicial powers (e.g., related to party symbols, splits, disqualifications) but does not decide "all doubts and disputes" for the elections it conducts, let alone the ones listed in 1 and 2 which are outside its domain. 130. Which of the following is not among the functions of the Election Commission of India ?Asked in UPSC CISF AC EXE 2022
  4. Who conducts the State Assembly Elections?Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2008
  5. Which one of the following functions is not related to the Election Commission ?Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2009
  6. Election to the Office of the President is conducted byAsked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2009
  7. Which one of the following is not correct with regard to the elections to the Lok Sabha ?Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2011
  8. In the case of election to the Lok Sabha, the amount of Security deposited for general category candidates and SC/ST category candidates respectively isAsked in UPPCS Prelims 2002
  9. Consider the following tasks: Superintendence, direction and conduct of free and fair elections. Preparation of electoral rolls for all elections to the Parliament, State Legislatures and the Office of the President and the Vice-president. Giving recognition to political parties and allotting election symbols to political parties and individuals contesting the election. Proclamation of final verdict in the case of election disputes. Which of the above are the functions of the Election Commission of India?Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2004
  10. The State Election Commission conducts elections toAsked in APPSC Group II Mains paper 1 2025
  11. The Election Commission is responsible for the conduct of election toAsked in westbengal/WBCS Main 2019 Paper 5 2019
  12. State Election Commission has -Asked in Asstt. Jailor 2013
  13. To encourage voter's participation in the democratic process 'National Voter's Day' is celebrated in India on - (a) 1st November (c) 8th March (b) 5th June (d) 25th JanuaryAsked in Civil Judge 2018
  14. Which one of the following tasks is not performed by the Election Commission?Asked in Civil Judge 2018
  15. Which of the following does not fall under the power and functions of the Election Commission of India?Asked in GS 32 2023 IS DEEO 1505 2024
  16. Overseas Indians can exercise franchise in an election to the Lok Sabha under which of the following conditions? 1. They must be citizens of India. 2. Their names must figure in the electoral roll. 3. They must be present in India to vote. Select the correct answer using the code given below.Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2020
  17. Which of the following statements regarding the electoral rolls is/are correct ? 1. There is one general electoral roll for every territorial constituency. 2. No person is ineligible for inclusion in the electoral roll on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or any of them. 3. A citizen of India, not less than 18 years of age, can cast his/her vote unless disqualified under a law of an appropriate legislature. Select the correct answer using the code given below :Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2021
  18. Which of the following statement(s) is(are) correct? 1. According to the Representation of People Act (1950), the relevant date for determining the age of qualification of 18 years to enroll as first time voters is described as follows: "Qualifying Date means the first day of January of the year in which the electoral roll is prepared or revised." 2. The electoral rolls are prepared Lok Sabha constituency wise. 3. A person disqualified due to 'Corrupt Practices' or offences relating to elections is not entitled to be registered in the electoral rolls. 4. A young citizen of India completing 18 years on 9th November 2018 will be able to vote for the assembly elections to be held in December 2018.Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2018
  19. The provision of providing identity cards to voters has been made in :Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2015
  20. Which one of the following statements is *not* correct ? (a) It is the responsibility of the Election Commission to get the names of all eligible voters put on the voters list (b) Normally a complete revision of the list takes place every five years (c) Possessing Election Photo Identity Card is compulsory for voting (d) In rare situations, some criminals and persons with unsound mind can be denied the right to voteAsked in UPSC CAPF 2010
  21. National Voters Day is celebrated onAsked in UPPCS Prelims 2015
  22. 'National Voters' Day' is celebrated on which date in India ?Asked in ro aro 2024
  23. Consider the following factors regarding the declaration of a political party as a State Party by the Election Commission of India : (i) If it secures 6% of the valid votes polled in the State in a general election to the respective State Legislative Assembly and also, it wins 2 seats in the same State Legislative Assembly (ii) If it secures 6% of the total votes in the State in a general election to the Lok Sabha and also, it wins 1 seat in the Lok Sabha from the same State (iii) If it wins 3% of seats in the Legislative Assembly at a general election to the Legislative Assembly of the State concerned or 3 seats in the Assembly (whichever is more) (iv) If it secures 15% of the total valid votes polled in the State at a general election to the Lok Sabha from the State or to the State Legislative Assembly Select the incorrect factor/factors using the codes given below.Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2023
  24. According to the Election Commission of India, in order to be recognized as a 'National Party', a political party must be treated as a recognized political party in how many States?Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2018
  25. Which one of the following statements about the Election Commission of India is NOT correct?Asked in UPSC Geoscientist 2021