Consider the table given below providing some details of the results of the election to the Karnataka State Legislative Assembly held in December, 1994. In terms of electoral analysis, the voter-seat distortion is to be explained as the result of the adoption of the

Consider the following statements : I. If any question arises as to whether a Member of the House of the People has become subject to disqualification under the 10th Schedule, the President’s decision in accordance with the opinion of the Council of Union Ministers shall be final. II. There is no mention of the word ‘political party’ in the Constitution of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. (a)I only
2. (b)II only
3. (c)Both I and II
4. (d)Neither I nor II

How many Delimitation Commissions have been constituted by the Government of India till December 2023 ?

1. (a)One
2. (b)Two
3. (c)Three
4. (d)Four

Consider the following statements : 1. In India, there is no law restricting the candidates from contesting in one Lok Sabha election from three constituencies. 2. In 1991 Lok Sabha Election, Shri Devi Lal contested from three Lok Sabha constituencies. 3. As per the existing rules, if a candidate contests in one Lok Sabha election from many constituencies, his/her party should bear the cost of bye-elections to the constituencies vacated by him/her in the event of him/her winning in all the constituencies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. (a)1 only
2. (b)2 only
3. (c)1 and 3
4. (d)2 and 3

No answer is recorded for this question: cancelled by UPSC — marks awarded to all candidates

For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be filed by

1. (a)anyone residing in India.
2. (b)a resident of the constituency from which the election is to be contested.
3. (c)any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a constituency.
4. (d)any citizen of India.

Right to vote and to be elected in India is a

1. (a)Fundamental Right
2. (b)Natural Right
3. (c)Constitutional Right
4. (d)Legal Right

Consider the following statements : 1. The Election Commission of India is a five-member body. 2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-elections. 3. Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognised political parties. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

1. (a)1 and 2 only
2. (b)2 only
3. (c)2 and 3 only
4. (d)3 only