chapter 2 The Electoral Process.
- Explain the meaning of Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct is a set of rules laid down by the Election Commission that political parties, candidates and the government must follow... 1
- Write some additional information about post of the Election Commissioner The Election Commission of India is headed by the Chief Election Commissioner, assisted by other Election Commissioners. The Election Commis... 1
- Explain the functions of the Election Commission. The Election Commission conducts elections in India freely and fairly. Its main functions are: Preparing voters' lists: it prepares and regu... 1
- Complete the following picture Role of the Election Commission Role of the voters
- Explain the concept (2) Midterm Elections A midterm election is an election held before the government completes its normal term of five years. Normally elections to the Lok Sabha an... 1
- Explain the concept. (1) Reorganising the constituencies Reorganising the constituencies (delimitation) means redrawing the boundaries of electoral constituencies according to changes in population... 1
- State whether the following statements are true or false. Give reasons for your answer. (1) The Elections Commission (1) True, (2) True, (3) False (1) The Election Commission lays down the code of conduct during elections: True. To make elections free and f... 1
- Constituencies are created by .......... committee of the Election Commission. (a) Selection (b) Delimitation (c) Voting (d) Timetable Answer: (b) Delimitation Constituencies are formed and their boundaries fixed by the delimitation body. Delimitation means drawing the bound... 1
- ............ was appointed as the first Chief Election Commissioner of independent India. (a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad (b) T.N. Sheshan Answer: (c) Sukumar Sen Sukumar Sen was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India (1950–1958). He conducted the first general elections... 1
- The Election Commissioner is appointed by the ............ . (a) President (b) Prime Minister (c) Speaker of Loksabha (d) Vice President Answer: (a) President The Chief Election Commissioner and the other Election Commissioners of India are appointed by the President of India... 1