India Insight

Who is the head of the Election Commission of India?

• The President

• The Prime Minister

• The Chief Election Commissioner

• The Chief Justice of India

What is the minimum age to vote in India?

• 18 years

• 21 years

• 16 years

• 25 years

The Election Commission of India is responsible for conducting elections for:

• Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

• President and Vice President

• State Legislative Assemblies

• All of the above

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Election Commission?

• Article 324

• Article 356

• Article 368

• Article 14

How many Election Commissioners are there in the Election Commission of India(as of now)?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Election Commission?

• Conducting elections

• Delimitation of constituencies

• Appointing the Prime Minister

• Monitoring election expenses

The Model Code of Conduct comes into effect:

• After the counting of votes

• Once the election dates are announced

• After the results are declared

• During the nomination process

What is the maximum limit for election campaigns for Lok Sabha constituencies (as per current rules)?

• Rs. 70 lakhs

• Rs. 95 lakhs

• Rs. 1 Crore

• Rs. 50 lakhs

Which body decides the schedule of elections in India?

• The President

• The Prime Minister

• The Election Commission of India

• The Parliament

In case of disputes regarding elections, which body has the authority to resolve them?

• The Election Commission

• Supreme Court

• High Court

• Both Supreme and High Court