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Question (11)

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During an election, there are 1,250 polling stations. If each polling station serves approximately 800 voters, about how many voters can be served in total?

(A) 8,00,000
(B) 9,00,000
(C) 10,00,000
(D) 12,50,000

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Total voters = 1,250 × 800 = 10,00,000.

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Question (12)

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A political party announces a new government-funded scheme just three days before polling to attract voters. Which election rule is most likely being violated?

(A) Universal Adult Franchise
(B) First-Past-the-Post System
(C) Model Code of Conduct
(D) Secret Ballot

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The Model Code of Conduct prohibits announcing new government schemes that may influence voters during elections.

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Question (13)

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An election has four candidates. The votes received are: A – 18,400, B – 21,350, C – 20,900 and D – 19,250. Who will be declared the winner?

(A) Candidate A
(B) Candidate C
(C) Candidate D
(D) Candidate B

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Candidate B secured the highest number of votes (21,350), so B wins under the First-Past-the-Post system.

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Question (14)

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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Election Commission of India?

(A) Conducting Lok Sabha elections
(B) Registering political parties
(C) Conducting Gram Panchayat elections
(D) Enforcing the Model Code of Conduct

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Gram Panchayat elections are conducted by the State Election Commissions.

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Question (15)

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In a constituency, 9,60,000 citizens are eligible to vote. If 72.5% voted, how many citizens cast their votes?

(A) 6,96,000
(B) 7,20,000
(C) 7,44,000
(D) 7,68,000

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Votes cast = 72.5% × 9,60,000 = 6,96,000.

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Question (16)

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Which of the following best explains why the Rajya Sabha is called a Permanent House?

(A) Its members are never elected.
(B) It cannot be dissolved completely, and one-third of its members retire every two years.
(C) Members remain in office for life.
(D) Elections are held every year.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Rajya Sabha is never dissolved. One-third of its members retire every two years.

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Question (17)

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A constituency has 4,80,000 valid votes. Candidate X receives 1,68,000 votes, Candidate Y receives 1,62,000 votes, and Candidate Z receives 1,50,000 votes. By how many votes does Candidate X defeat Candidate Y?

(A) 4,000
(B) 5,000
(C) 6,000
(D) 8,000

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Victory margin = 1,68,000 − 1,62,000 = 6,000 votes.

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Question (18)

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Which statement correctly compares the election of the President of India with the election of Lok Sabha members?

(A) Both are directly elected by all citizens.
(B) Both are elected only by Members of Parliament.
(C) The President is elected indirectly by an Electoral College, while Lok Sabha members are directly elected by the people.
(D) Both use only paper ballots.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Lok Sabha members are directly elected by voters, whereas the President is elected indirectly by an Electoral College.

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Question (19)

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A polling officer notices that a voter has already received indelible ink on the finger but attempts to vote again. Which principle of elections is being protected by preventing the second vote?

(A) Equal value of each vote
(B) Freedom of speech
(C) Coalition government
(D) Indirect election

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Every eligible voter has only one vote. Preventing multiple voting ensures equality and fairness.

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Question (20)

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A student says, "Even if I do not vote, others will decide the result." Which is the most appropriate response?

(A) Voting is optional, so the statement is completely correct.
(B) Individual votes have no importance in democracy.
(C) Every vote contributes to choosing representatives, and low voter participation weakens democracy.
(D) Only educated citizens should vote.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Every vote matters in a democracy. Responsible voting strengthens democratic governance.

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Question (11)

During an election, there are 1,250 polling stations. If each polling station serves approximately 800 voters, about how many voters can be served in total?

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Question (12)

A political party announces a new government-funded scheme just three days before polling to attract voters. Which election rule is most likely being violated?

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Question (13)

An election has four candidates. The votes received are: A – 18,400, B – 21,350, C – 20,900 and D – 19,250. Who will be declared the winner?

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Question (14)

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Election Commission of India?

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Question (15)

In a constituency, 9,60,000 citizens are eligible to vote. If 72.5% voted, how many citizens cast their votes?

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Question (16)

Which of the following best explains why the Rajya Sabha is called a Permanent House?

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Question (17)

A constituency has 4,80,000 valid votes. Candidate X receives 1,68,000 votes, Candidate Y receives 1,62,000 votes, and Candidate Z receives 1,50,000 votes. By how many votes does Candidate X defeat Candidate Y?

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Question (18)

Which statement correctly compares the election of the President of India with the election of Lok Sabha members?

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Question (19)

A polling officer notices that a voter has already received indelible ink on the finger but attempts to vote again. Which principle of elections is being protected by preventing the second vote?

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Question (20)

A student says, "Even if I do not vote, others will decide the result." Which is the most appropriate response?

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