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2002 · Q131Indian PolityElections & Electoral Reformseasy

In the case of election to the Lok Sabha, the amount of security deposited for general category candidates and SC/ST category candidates respectively is

  1. (a)Rs 5,000 and Rs 2,500
  2. (b)Rs 10,000 and Rs 2,500
  3. (c)Rs 10,000 and Rs 5,000
  4. (d)Rs 15,000 and Rs 7,500
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Official answer(c) Rs 10,000 and Rs 5,000

2025 · Q88Indian PolityElections & Electoral Reformsmoderate

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
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Official answer(d) Neither I nor II

2021 · Q80Indian PolityElections & Electoral ReformsmoderateCancelled by UPSC

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

2017 · Q90Indian PolityElections & Electoral Reformsmoderate

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
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Official answer(d) 3 only