Online Test of Chapter 4 Electoral Politics Test 1 Civics (Social Science S.St)| Class 9th
1. What was the promise Devi Lal made to the farmers and small businessmen?
(i) Government would provide free electricity to them.
(ii) Government would provide free water to them.
(iii) Government would waive the loans of them.
(iv) None of the Above.
2. Voters in a geographical area who elect a representative to the legislative bodies is termed as:
(i) Playing field
(ii) Electoral Area
(iii) Voter’s Area
(iv) Constituency
3. Elections held after the term of 5 years of Lok Sabha are called
(i) Half-term elections
(ii) General elections
(iii) Unit-elections
(iv) Mid-way elections
4. In how many constituencies is the country divided for Lok Sabha elections?
(i) 533
(ii) 543
(iii) 545
(iv) 565
5. Name the body which conducts the elections in India.
(i) Supreme Court
(ii) Parliament
(iii) Cabinet
(iv) Election Commission
6. The Election Commission is:
(i) An elected body
(ii) An independent body
(iii) An appointed body
(iv) Both (i) and (ii)
7. What is the age of a person who can contest election for the Lok Sabha in India?
(i) 21 years
(ii) 25 years
(iii) 27 years
(iv) 35 years
8. Voter’s List is also known as:
(i) Election List
(ii) Commission List
(iii) Electoral Roll
(iv) None of the Above
9. Who has given the slogan ‘Garibi Hatao’?
(i) Indira Gandhi
(ii) Rajiv Gandhi
(iii) Sanjay Gandhi
(iv) Sonia Gandhi
10. As on September 2012, the number of seats reserved for Scheduled Castes in the Lok Sabha is:
(i) 39
(ii) 54
(iii) 84
(iv) 109
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Question 1 of 10
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What was the promise Devi Lal made to the farmers and small businessmen?
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In the election campaign, Devi Lal said that if his party won the elections, his government would waive the loans of farmers and small businessmen. He promised that this would be the first action of his government.
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In the election campaign, Devi Lal said that if his party won the elections, his government would waive the loans of farmers and small businessmen. He promised that this would be the first action of his government.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Voters in a geographical area who elect a representative to the legislative bodies is termed as:
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Constituency means voters in a geographical area who elect a representative to the legislative bodies.
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Constituency means voters in a geographical area who elect a representative to the legislative bodies.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Elections held after the term of 5 years of Lok Sabha are called
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Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) elections are held regularly after every five years. After five years the term of all the elected representatives comes to an end. The Lok Sabha or Vidhan Sabha stands ‘dissolved’. Elections are held in all constituencies at the same time, either on the same day or within a few days. This is called a general election.
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Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) elections are held regularly after every five years. After five years the term of all the elected representatives comes to an end. The Lok Sabha or Vidhan Sabha stands ‘dissolved’. Elections are held in all constituencies at the same time, either on the same day or within a few days. This is called a general election.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
In how many constituencies is the country divided for Lok Sabha elections?
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For Lok Sabha elections, the country is divided into 543 constituencies. The representative elected from each constituency is called a Member of Parliament or an MP.
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For Lok Sabha elections, the country is divided into 543 constituencies. The representative elected from each constituency is called a Member of Parliament or an MP.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Name the body which conducts the elections in India.
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In our country elections are conducted by an independent and very powerful Election Commission (EC). It enjoys the same kind of independence that the judiciary enjoys.
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In our country elections are conducted by an independent and very powerful Election Commission (EC). It enjoys the same kind of independence that the judiciary enjoys.
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Question 6 of 10
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The Election Commission is:
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The Election Commission (EC) is an independent and very powerful body which conduct India’s country elections. The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) is appointed by the President of India. But once appointed, the Chief Election Commissioner is not answerable to the President or the government. Even if the ruling party or the government does not like what the Commission does, it is virtually impossible for it to remove the CEC.
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The Election Commission (EC) is an independent and very powerful body which conduct India’s country elections. The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) is appointed by the President of India. But once appointed, the Chief Election Commissioner is not answerable to the President or the government. Even if the ruling party or the government does not like what the Commission does, it is virtually impossible for it to remove the CEC.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
What is the age of a person who can contest election for the Lok Sabha in India?
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Anyone who can be a voter can also become a candidate in elections. The only difference is that in order to be a candidate the minimum age is 25 years, while it is only 18 years for being a voter.
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Anyone who can be a voter can also become a candidate in elections. The only difference is that in order to be a candidate the minimum age is 25 years, while it is only 18 years for being a voter.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Voter’s List is also known as:
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Once the constituencies are decided, the next step is to decide who can and who cannot vote. This decision cannot be left to anyone till the last day. In a democratic election, the list of those who are eligible to vote is prepared much before the election and given to everyone. This list is officially called the Electoral Roll and is commonly known as the Voters’ List.
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Once the constituencies are decided, the next step is to decide who can and who cannot vote. This decision cannot be left to anyone till the last day. In a democratic election, the list of those who are eligible to vote is prepared much before the election and given to everyone. This list is officially called the Electoral Roll and is commonly known as the Voters’ List.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Who has given the slogan ‘Garibi Hatao’?
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The Congress party led by Indira Gandhi gave the slogan of Garibi Hatao (Remove poverty) in the Lok Sabha elections of 1971. The party promised to reorient all the policies of the government to remove poverty from the country.
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The Congress party led by Indira Gandhi gave the slogan of Garibi Hatao (Remove poverty) in the Lok Sabha elections of 1971. The party promised to reorient all the policies of the government to remove poverty from the country.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
As on September 2012, the number of seats reserved for Scheduled Castes in the Lok Sabha is:
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In a SC reserved constituency only someone who belongs to the Scheduled Castes can stand for election. Currently, in the Lok Sabha, 84 seats are reserved for the Scheduled Castes (as on 1 September 2012).
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In a SC reserved constituency only someone who belongs to the Scheduled Castes can stand for election. Currently, in the Lok Sabha, 84 seats are reserved for the Scheduled Castes (as on 1 September 2012).