The Electoral Process
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What is representation in modern democracy?
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Representation means electing some people on behalf of the entire population as representatives who would run the government. In modern democracy, it's not possible to involve everyone in decision-mak…
Which article of the Indian Constitution established the Election Commission?
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Article 324 of the Indian Constitution established the Election Commission as an autonomous body consisting of one Chief Election Commissioner and two other commissioners.
Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of independent India?
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Sukumar Sen was the first Chief Election Commissioner after independence. He was selected for Indian Civil Services in 1921 under British rule and efficiently handled the Election Commission's respons…
What is the minimum age requirement to vote in India?
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Every Indian citizen who has completed 18 years of age has the right to vote. To exercise this right, the citizen's name must be included in the voter's list prepared by the Election Commission.
List the main functions of the Election Commission of India.
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1. Preparing and updating voters' lists 2. Deciding the timetable and programme of elections 3. Scrutinizing candidate applications 4. Giving recognition to political parties and allotting symbols 5.
What is the Code of Conduct in elections?
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The Code of Conduct is a set of rules adopted by the Election Commission to ensure free and fair elections. It explains rules to be followed by the Government, political parties, and voters before and…
How many constituencies are there for Lok Sabha elections?
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There are 543 constituencies for Lok Sabha elections. Each member represents one constituency, and creating these constituencies is the responsibility of the Delimitation Commission.
What are the major challenges in conducting free and fair elections in India?
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1. Misuse of money during elections 2. Political parties giving tickets to candidates with criminal backgrounds 3. Violence during elections 4. Family monopoly in politics (leaders giving tickets to r…
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