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A Lok Sabha constituency has 8,40,000 registered voters. On polling day, 6,30,000 voters cast their votes. Candidate P received 2,45,000 votes, Candidate Q received 2,30,000 votes, Candidate R received 1,40,000 votes and the remaining votes were declared NOTA or invalid. Who will be declared elected?

(A) Candidate Q
(B) Candidate R
(C) Candidate P
(D) Election will be held again

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

India follows the First-Past-the-Post system. Candidate P secured the highest number of valid votes (2,45,000), so P is elected.

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Question (2)

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Which of the following statements correctly explains the purpose of universal adult franchise in India?

(A) It allows only educated citizens to vote.
(B) It gives equal voting rights to every citizen aged 18 years and above.
(C) It allows only taxpayers to vote.
(D) It gives two votes to senior citizens.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Universal adult franchise gives every Indian citizen aged 18 years or above one vote of equal value, irrespective of caste, religion, gender, education or income.

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Question (3)

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A district has 1,20,000 eligible voters. During elections, 18,000 voters did not vote. What was the voter turnout percentage?

(A) 75%
(B) 80%
(C) 85%
(D) 90%

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Votes cast = 1,20,000 − 18,000 = 1,02,000. Voter turnout = (1,02,000 ÷ 1,20,000) × 100 = 85%.

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Question (4)

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Which of the following actions is most likely to violate the Model Code of Conduct?

(A) Publishing the election schedule.
(B) A candidate promising better education through public meetings.
(C) Distributing expensive gifts to persuade voters.
(D) Conducting voter awareness campaigns by the Election Commission.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Distributing gifts or money to influence voters is prohibited under the Model Code of Conduct.

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Question (5)

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In a constituency, Candidate A secured 46% of the votes, Candidate B secured 39%, and Candidate C secured 15%. Which statement is correct?

(A) Candidate A loses because 50% votes were not obtained.
(B) Candidate B wins due to higher competition.
(C) Candidate A wins because he secured the highest number of votes.
(D) Fresh elections are compulsory.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Under the First-Past-the-Post system, the candidate with the highest number of votes wins even without obtaining 50% of the votes.

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Question (6)

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A polling station serves 960 registered voters. By noon, 420 people had voted. If another 300 people vote before polling closes, how many registered voters will still remain without voting?

(A) 180
(B) 200
(C) 220
(D) 240

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Total votes cast = 420 + 300 = 720. Remaining voters = 960 − 720 = 240.

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Question (7)

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Why is the secret ballot considered essential in democratic elections?

(A) It allows candidates to know who supported them.
(B) It protects voters from pressure and fear while voting.
(C) It helps political parties count votes faster.
(D) It reduces the number of polling stations.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Secret ballot ensures that no one knows whom a voter has voted for, protecting freedom of choice.

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Question (8)

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In an election, 1,500 votes were cast. Candidate X received 620 votes, Candidate Y received 580 votes, Candidate Z received 260 votes and 40 votes were NOTA. Which statement is correct?

(A) Candidate Y wins because NOTA votes are excluded.
(B) Candidate X wins because he secured the maximum votes.
(C) Election is cancelled because NOTA was used.
(D) Candidate Z wins after excluding NOTA.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

NOTA does not affect the election result. Candidate X received the highest number of votes and is declared elected.

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Question (9)

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Which of the following elections is conducted through indirect election?

(A) Election of Members of Lok Sabha
(B) Election of Members of State Legislative Assembly
(C) Election of Members of Rajya Sabha
(D) Election of Gram Panchayat members

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Rajya Sabha members are elected indirectly by the elected Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs).

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Question (10)

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Suppose an election officer arranges wheelchair facilities, Braille-enabled voter assistance and home voting for eligible elderly citizens. Which democratic principle is being strengthened?

(A) Limiting voting rights
(B) Equal opportunity for all eligible voters to participate
(C) Increasing the number of candidates
(D) Reducing election expenditure

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Accessibility measures remove barriers to voting and ensure that every eligible citizen can exercise the right to vote.

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Question (2)

Which of the following statements correctly explains the purpose of universal adult franchise in India?

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Question (3)

A district has 1,20,000 eligible voters. During elections, 18,000 voters did not vote. What was the voter turnout percentage?

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Which of the following actions is most likely to violate the Model Code of Conduct?

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Question (5)

In a constituency, Candidate A secured 46% of the votes, Candidate B secured 39%, and Candidate C secured 15%. Which statement is correct?

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Question (6)

A polling station serves 960 registered voters. By noon, 420 people had voted. If another 300 people vote before polling closes, how many registered voters will still remain without voting?

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Why is the secret ballot considered essential in democratic elections?

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Question (8)

In an election, 1,500 votes were cast. Candidate X received 620 votes, Candidate Y received 580 votes, Candidate Z received 260 votes and 40 votes were NOTA. Which statement is correct?

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Question (9)

Which of the following elections is conducted through indirect election?

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Question (10)

Suppose an election officer arranges wheelchair facilities, Braille-enabled voter assistance and home voting for eligible elderly citizens. Which democratic principle is being strengthened?

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