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Chapter 16: The Election Process in India — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which body conducts elections in India?

Answer: B. Election Commission of India — The Election Commission of India is the constitutional authority responsible for conducting and supervising elections in the country.

Q: What is the minimum age to be eligible to vote in India?

Answer: B. 18 years — According to the Indian electoral system, every citizen who is 18 years or older and meets other conditions can vote.

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Which body conducts elections in India?

A. Supreme Court of India
B. Election Commission of India ✓
C. Union Cabinet
D. NITI Aayog

Answer: B. Election Commission of India
The Election Commission of India is the constitutional authority responsible for conducting and supervising elections in the country.

What is the minimum age to be eligible to vote in India?

A. 16 years
B. 18 years ✓
C. 21 years
D. 25 years

Answer: B. 18 years
According to the Indian electoral system, every citizen who is 18 years or older and meets other conditions can vote.

Why is the Model Code of Conduct enforced during elections?

A. To increase tax collection
B. To ensure fair conduct by parties and candidates ✓
C. To select ministers before voting
D. To announce election results early

Answer: B. To ensure fair conduct by parties and candidates
The Model Code of Conduct sets rules for political parties and candidates so that elections remain free and fair.

Which of the following actions would most likely violate the Model Code of Conduct?

A. A candidate holding a public meeting and asking for votes
B. A party promising development plans
C. A minister using government vehicles for campaigning ✓
D. A voter checking the polling booth location

Answer: C. A minister using government vehicles for campaigning
Using government machinery for campaigning gives an unfair advantage and violates the Model Code of Conduct.

Which of the following is the best reason for providing a reserved symbol to a recognised political party?

A. To help voters easily identify the party on the ballot paper ✓
B. To give the party extra government funds automatically
C. To stop independent candidates from contesting
D. To allow the party to postpone elections

Answer: A. To help voters easily identify the party on the ballot paper
A reserved symbol helps voters identify a recognised party easily, especially in elections where many candidates are contesting.

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