Types of Elections

Q. What is a by-election?

1. Elections held when a Lok Sabha is dissolved before the completion of its term.
2. Elections held when a Vidhan Sabha is dissolved before the completion of its term.
3. Elections that happen every 5 years.
4. Elections held in one or more constituencies due to the death or resignation of candidates.

Q. In which of the following years has India seen mid-term elections to the Lok Sabha?

1. 2002
2. 1992
3. 1996
4. 1998

Q. How many times mid-term elections were held for Lok Sabha till now?

1. 2
2. 4
3. 5
4. 3

Q. are held in one or a few constituencies due to the death or resignation of candidates. They can also be held if an elected member is .

1. By-elections
2. Mid-term Elections
3. suspended
4. disqualified

Q. In 1967, elections were held for the 5th Lok Sabha. Under Indira Gandhi, the Congress government came to power. A few years later, however, there was a split in the Congress party. For the very first time in the history of independent India, the Lok Sabha was prematurely dissolved. Elections were held again in 1971, and the Indira Gandi led Congress government came back to power.

Which of the following options correctly categorises the two elections?

1. 1967 - General Election
   1971 - Mid-Term Election
2. 1967 - Mid-Term Election
   1971 - General Election
3. 1967 - By-Election
   1971 - General Election
4. 1967 - General Election
   1971 - By-Election