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CBSE Class 9 Elections and Politics — practice questions

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Which body conducts Lok Sabha elections in India?Read the answer and worked solution →The powers of the Election Commission come from which Article of the Constitution?Read the answer and worked solution →Who heads the Election Commission of India?Read the answer and worked solution →In which city is the Election Commission of India headquartered?Read the answer and worked solution →Who was independent India's first Chief Election Commissioner?Read the answer and worked solution →When set up in 1950, how many members did the Election Commission have?Read the answer and worked solution →Which authority formally appoints election commissioners?Read the answer and worked solution →What is the maximum term of the Chief Election Commissioner?Read the answer and worked solution →At what age must the Chief Election Commissioner retire, even if the term is unfinished?Read the answer and worked solution →The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed like which official?Read the answer and worked solution →Who heads the committee that recommends election commissioners under the 2023 law?Read the answer and worked solution →The model code of conduct was first issued in which state's 1960 elections?Read the answer and worked solution →Which body allots election symbols to political parties?Read the answer and worked solution →Drawing the boundaries of electoral constituencies is called what?Read the answer and worked solution →Electoral photo identity cards for voters began in which year?Read the answer and worked solution →A court sentences a candidate to at least how long in prison, leading to disqualification?Read the answer and worked solution →What must a candidate file with the nomination papers?Read the answer and worked solution →Within how many days of results must candidates submit election expenditure details?Read the answer and worked solution →Which kind of polls can the Election Commission restrict from publication?Read the answer and worked solution →Who supervises elections in a state under the Election Commission's direction?Read the answer and worked solution →Who is designated District Election Officer in a district?Read the answer and worked solution →Who conducts the election in each assembly constituency?Read the answer and worked solution →A by-election is held when a seat-holder does what?Read the answer and worked solution →By-elections are often called what in India?Read the answer and worked solution →A candidate wins two seats at once. What must happen?Read the answer and worked solution →What is the tenure of a Rajya Sabha member?Read the answer and worked solution →What part of the Rajya Sabha faces re-election every two years?Read the answer and worked solution →Who is the ex-officio Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha?Read the answer and worked solution →In which House must a money bill originate?Read the answer and worked solution →How soon must the Rajya Sabha return a money bill, or it is deemed passed?Read the answer and worked solution →

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Which body conducts Lok Sabha elections in India?

  1. Planning Commission
  2. Finance Commission
  3. Law Commission
  4. Election Commission
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Correct answer: D. Election Commission

The Election Commission is the autonomous authority that runs Union and State election processes.

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The powers of the Election Commission come from which Article of the Constitution?

  1. Article 124
  2. Article 370
  3. Article 352
  4. Article 324
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Correct answer: D. Article 324

Article 324 gives the Commission superintendence, direction and control of elections.

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Who heads the Election Commission of India?

  1. Speaker of Lok Sabha
  2. Chief Justice of India
  3. Chief Election Commissioner
  4. Cabinet Secretary of India
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Correct answer: C. Chief Election Commissioner

The Commission is headed by the Chief Election Commissioner along with two other commissioners.

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