Structure of Election Commission

Q. What is the meaning of quasi-judicial powers?

1. It refers to some powers that are shared by the Election Commission and the courts in India.
2. It refers to some powers in resolving conflicts among candidates and parties.
3. It refers to some powers related to party symbol selection.
4. It refers to judicial powers that are specially given to the Election Commission in election related matters.

Q.

Article 324, Clauses 1 to 6 of the Indian Constitution deal with the composition of the _______.

Q. The Election Commission is an independent body. It is not supposed to be influenced by the Political Executive. In this regard, which institution is it comparable to?

1. Administrative Executive
2. Judiciary
3. Parliament Secretariat
4. Union Parliament

Q. Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect about the Election Commission?

1. After 1993, the Election Commission had only one commissioner.
2. There is one Chief Election Commissioner and two other Election Commissioners in the present setup of the Election Commission.
3. The Chief Election Commissioner has to obey the Constitution of India.
4. The Chief Election Commissioner has veto power.

Q. Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) in India?

1. The Chief Justice of India
2. The Lok Sabha Speaker
3. The Prime Minister of India
4. The President of India

Q. National Voters' Day is celebrated on .

1. 26 January
2. 25 January
3. 12 March
4. 14 August

Q. National Voters Day is celebrated on .

1. 12 March
2. 25 January
3. 14 August
4. 26 January

Q. Article 324 of the Constitution states that _______.

1. the Election Commission conducts elections only for the offices of the President and Vice President
2. the Election Commission and the Cabinet of ministers are jointly responsible for the control of elections in India
3. the Election Commission is responsible for the supervision, direction, and control of elections in India
4. the Election Commission is a nominal body that oversees elections in India

Q. T.N. Seshan served between _______ and ______.

1. 1985, 1990
2. 1990, 1996
3. 1987, 1993
4. 1999, 2005

Q. The Election Commission of India was established on _____.

1. 25 January 1948
2. 24 January 1948
3. 25 January 1950
4. 26 January 1950

Q. From 1950 to 1989, the Election Commission was a single member constitutional body. At present the Election Commission consists of _____________.

1. 4 members
2. 3 members
3. 5 members
4. 31 members

Q. Article 324, Clauses 1 to 6 of the Indian Constitution deal with the composition of the __________.

1. Planning Commission
2. NITI Aayog
3. Election Commission
4. National Human Rights Commission

Q. The Election Commissioners are appointed by the

1. Prime Minister
2. President of India
3. Governor
4. Council of Ministers

Q. Who appoints the State Election Commissioner?

1. The President
2. The Chief Election Commissioner
3. The Chief Minister
4. The Governor

Q. What do you understand by a Lok Adalat?

Q. Since the Chief Election Commissioner heads the Election Commission of India, he receives a higher salary than the other commissioners.

1. True
2. False

Q. Until which year did the Election Commission comprise of only one Commissioner?

1. 1997
2. 1993
3. 2001
4. 1995