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polity hard mcq

In Association for Democratic Reforms v. Union of India (2024), the Supreme Court struck down the Electoral Bonds Scheme holding it violated which fundamental right?

  1. Right to Equality (Article 14)
  2. Right to Freedom of Speech (Article 19)
  3. Right to Information (implicit in Article 19)
  4. Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32)
polity hard fill_blank

While NOTA allows voters to reject all candidates, it does not trigger fresh elections even if NOTA gets the ______ votes in a constituency.

  1. majority
  2. plurality
  3. two-thirds
  4. unanimous
polity medium true_false

The Election Commission mandates recognized political parties to conduct regular organizational elections and maintain membership records as per the Election Symbols Order, 1968.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard mcq

In Lily Thomas v. Union of India (2013), the Supreme Court struck down which provision that allowed convicted legislators to retain membership by filing appeal within 3 months?

  1. Section 8(1) of R.P. Act
  2. Section 8(4) of R.P. Act
  3. Section 62(5) of R.P. Act
  4. Section 33A of R.P. Act
polity easy fill_blank

The Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) programme was launched by the Election Commission to increase ______ among citizens.

  1. voter turnout
  2. political awareness
  3. candidate scrutiny
  4. party membership
polity hard true_false

Implementing 'One Nation, One Election' (simultaneous Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections) would require constitutional amendments to Articles 83 and 172 regarding tenure of Houses.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard mcq

In which case did the Supreme Court direct candidates to disclose criminal antecedents while filing nomination papers?

  1. Kihoto Hollohan case (1992)
  2. Association for Democratic Reforms case (2002)
  3. Lily Thomas case (2013)
  4. Subramanian Swamy case (2016)
polity easy fill_blank

Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were first used in Indian elections on an experimental basis in the ______ Assembly constituency in Kerala in 1982.

  1. Paravur
  2. Kottayam
  3. Thiruvananthapuram
  4. Ernakulam
polity medium true_false

Under Section 29B of Representation of People Act, 1951, political parties must disclose donations above ₹20,000 to the Election Commission.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium mcq

For recognition as a National Party, a political party must secure at least 6% of valid votes in Lok Sabha or Assembly elections in at least how many States, along with winning 4 Lok Sabha seats?

  1. 2
  2. 3
  3. 4
  4. 5
polity medium fill_blank

The 'None of the Above' (NOTA) option was introduced in Indian elections following a Supreme Court judgment in ______ case (2013).

  1. People's Union for Civil Liberties
  2. Association for Democratic Reforms
  3. Common Cause
  4. Nandini Sundar
polity medium true_false

The Model Code of Conduct for political parties and candidates during elections is a statutory provision enforceable by courts.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium mcq

Under the Tenth Schedule, questions of disqualification on grounds of defection are decided by the ______ of the House, subject to judicial review.

  1. Chief Justice
  2. President/Governor
  3. Speaker/Chairman
  4. Election Commission
polity medium fill_blank

Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly constituencies is done by a Delimitation Commission based on the latest ______ data, as per Article 82 and 170.

  1. economic survey
  2. census
  3. electoral roll
  4. population projection
polity easy true_false

Article 326 guarantees elections to Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies on the basis of universal adult suffrage for citizens aged 18 years and above.

  1. True
  2. False
polity easy mcq

The Election Commission of India is established under which Article of the Constitution?

  1. Article 324
  2. Article 325
  3. Article 326
  4. Article 327
polity hard mcq

Which statement best captures the relationship between rights-based legislation and constitutional polity in India?

  1. Rights-based laws replace constitutional provisions
  2. Rights-based legislations operationalize constitutional values like justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity by creating enforceable entitlements and accountability mechanisms
  3. Rights-based laws are optional policy choices with no constitutional basis
  4. Rights-based legislations focus only on economic rights, ignoring civil-political rights
polity hard fill_blank

Emerging challenges for rights-based legislations include adapting to digital governance, addressing climate change impacts on entitlements, and ensuring rights for ______ populations such as migrants and urban poor.

  1. rural
  2. mobile
  3. elderly
  4. all of the above
polity hard true_false

Rights-based legislations increasingly recognize intersectional vulnerabilities; for example, the NFSA gives priority to women, children, and marginalized groups in identifying beneficiaries.

  1. True
  2. False
polity hard mcq

The shift from welfare-based to rights-based approach in Indian social policy is exemplified by:

  1. Continuing food subsidies without legal entitlement
  2. MGNREGA guaranteeing legal right to work instead of discretionary employment schemes
  3. Maintaining discretionary powers for officials in service delivery
  4. Relying solely on judicial intervention for rights enforcement