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2) Code of Conduct 3) EVM
4) Constituency 5) NOTA
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1) The right to vote plays a key role in democracy. Discuss.
2) Describe the role of Election Commission in India.
3) List the functions of the Election Commission.
4) Why is model code of conduct required in a democracy?
5) Our responsibility does not end with casting the vote. To protect the demo
racy, we should always be alert. Justify the statements.
6) Have you ever observed malpractices in the elections of your area
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Answer:
are 3 categories of electors in India: –
(i) General electors,
(ii) Oversees (NRI) electors - ( Kindly refer to ‘Frequently Asked Questions –...
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resident electors
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Electronic Voting Machine
By ECI, in General Q/A, April 3, 2018
Q1. What is an Electronic Voting machine? In what way its functioning is different from the conventional system of voting?
Ans. Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) is an electronic device for recording votes. An Electronic Voting Machine consists of two Units – a Control Unit and a Balloting Unit – joined by...
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evm
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Model Code of Conduct
By ECI, in Model Code of Conduct, April 3, 2018
MODEL CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE GUIDANCE OF POLITICAL PARTIES AND CANDIDATES
Q1. What is the Model Code of Conduct?
Ans. The Model Code of Conduct for guidance of political parties and candidates is a set of norms which has been evolved with the...
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mcc
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Service Electors
By ECI, in Service Voter, April 3, 2018
Q.1 Who is a service voter ?
Ans. Service voter is a voter having service qualification. According to the provisions of sub – section (8) of Section 20 of Representation of People Act, 1950, service qualification means –
(a) Being a member of the armed Forces of the Union ; or
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service electors
service voters
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Elections to Council of States
By ECI, in Election to the Council of States, April 3, 2018
1) What can be the maximum number of members of Rajya Sabha?
Ans. 250
The maximum number of members of Rajya Sabha can be 250. Article 80 of the Constitution of India provides that 12 members are to be nominated by the President of India and not...
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election
council of states
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Presidential Election
By ECI, in Presidential Election, April 3, 2018
Under the Constitution of India, there shall always be a President of India (See Article 52 of the Constitution). He holds the highest elective office in the country and is elected in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and the Presidential and vice-Presidential Elections Act, 1952. The said Act...
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election
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FAQs for ROs/DEOs
By ECI, in FAQs for ROs/DEOs, April 3, 2018
Ques. 1. Can a proposer of any candidate be also a candidate for the same constituency?
Ans. Yes, as per law there is no bar.
Ques. 2. If information given by a candidate in affidavit is wrong, can RO reject the nomination of the candidate? Especially, if other candidates raise objection and give proof that information...
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deo
ro
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Election Machinery
By ECI, in Election Machinery, April 3, 2018
Q 1. Which authority conducts elections to the offices of the President and Vice-President of India ?
Ans. Election Commission of India (ECI)
Under Article 324(1) of the Constitution of India, the Election Commission of India, interalia, is vested with the power of superintendence...
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election machinery
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Parliament
By ECI, in Parliament, April 3, 2018
Q 1. What is the composition of Parliament of India?
Ans. According to Article 79 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament consists of President of India and the two Houses of Parliament known as Council of States (Rajya Sabha) and House of the People (Lok Sabha).
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parliament
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Delimitation of Constituencies
By ECI, in Delimitation of Constituencies, April 3, 2018
Q 1. There are 543 Parliamentary constituencies in India each electing one member. Who demarcates the boundaries of these constituencies?
Ans. Delimitation Commission
Under Article 82 of the Constitution, the Parliament by law enacts a Delimitation Act...
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delimitation
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