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Which party had the third highest number of seats in the Lok Sabha 2024 elections?
Which party had the third highest number of seats in the Lok Sabha 2024 elections?
What was the voter turnout percentage recorded in Jammu and Kashmir during this election cycle?
What was the voter turnout percentage recorded in Jammu and Kashmir during this election cycle?
Which constitutional article provided for nominated seats for Anglo-Indians in the Lok Sabha?
Which constitutional article provided for nominated seats for Anglo-Indians in the Lok Sabha?
How many women were elected as Members of Parliament in the 18th Lok Sabha?
How many women were elected as Members of Parliament in the 18th Lok Sabha?
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What was the total number of voters in the recent Lok Sabha elections?
What was the total number of voters in the recent Lok Sabha elections?
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What significant change regarding voting age was made by the 61st amendment?
What significant change regarding voting age was made by the 61st amendment?
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Which of the following is true about the total seats in Lok Sabha as of the recent elections?
Which of the following is true about the total seats in Lok Sabha as of the recent elections?
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Who was the youngest tribal woman to win from an unreserved seat in the recent elections?
Who was the youngest tribal woman to win from an unreserved seat in the recent elections?
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What percentage of the total seats in the Lok Sabha 2024 elections did national parties occupy?
What percentage of the total seats in the Lok Sabha 2024 elections did national parties occupy?
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Which political figure is noted for winning three straight terms in the Lok Sabha?
Which political figure is noted for winning three straight terms in the Lok Sabha?
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Who was the first Prime Minister of India to leave office following a no-confidence vote?
Who was the first Prime Minister of India to leave office following a no-confidence vote?
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What is the primary component of the indelible ink used in the voting process in India?
What is the primary component of the indelible ink used in the voting process in India?
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Which amendment empowered the government to undertake readjustment of electoral constituencies based on the 1991 census?
Which amendment empowered the government to undertake readjustment of electoral constituencies based on the 1991 census?
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What was the lifespan of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) designed for use in Indian elections?
What was the lifespan of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) designed for use in Indian elections?
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Who was India's first Prime Minister from a minority community?
Who was India's first Prime Minister from a minority community?
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Which Prime Minister of India served the shortest tenure?
Which Prime Minister of India served the shortest tenure?
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Which provision laid the foundation for the position of the Speaker in India?
Which provision laid the foundation for the position of the Speaker in India?
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What significant change did the 91st Constitutional Amendment introduce?
What significant change did the 91st Constitutional Amendment introduce?
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In which year was the first electronic voting machine (EVM) used in Indian elections?
In which year was the first electronic voting machine (EVM) used in Indian elections?
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Who was the first woman to serve as Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
Who was the first woman to serve as Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
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What year did the Supreme Court first accept VVPAT as necessary for free and fair elections?
What year did the Supreme Court first accept VVPAT as necessary for free and fair elections?
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Which Article of the Constitution establishes the framework for the Election Commission of India?
Which Article of the Constitution establishes the framework for the Election Commission of India?
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Under the CEC and Other ECs Act, 2023, what is the salary of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) compared to?
Under the CEC and Other ECs Act, 2023, what is the salary of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) compared to?
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In which case did the Supreme Court deny the NOTA option to electors in the Rajya Sabha election?
In which case did the Supreme Court deny the NOTA option to electors in the Rajya Sabha election?
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Which CEC was also the president of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?
Which CEC was also the president of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?
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What is the minimum percentage of total valid votes a party must secure to be recognized as a national party by the ECI?
What is the minimum percentage of total valid votes a party must secure to be recognized as a national party by the ECI?
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What does the Model Code of Conduct primarily regulate?
What does the Model Code of Conduct primarily regulate?
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How long is the term for members of the Election Commission of India?
How long is the term for members of the Election Commission of India?
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Which act replaced the Election Commission (Condition of Service of Election Commissioners and Transaction of Business Act), 1991?
Which act replaced the Election Commission (Condition of Service of Election Commissioners and Transaction of Business Act), 1991?
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What significant change did the 255th report of the Law Commission propose regarding the appointment of the ECI?
What significant change did the 255th report of the Law Commission propose regarding the appointment of the ECI?
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Which political party secured 240 seats in the Lok Sabha 2024 elections?
Which political party secured 240 seats in the Lok Sabha 2024 elections?
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What was the total number of first-time voters in the recent Lok Sabha elections?
What was the total number of first-time voters in the recent Lok Sabha elections?
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Which alliance secured a total of 234 seats in the Lok Sabha elections?
Which alliance secured a total of 234 seats in the Lok Sabha elections?
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How many independent candidates won seats in the recent Lok Sabha elections?
How many independent candidates won seats in the recent Lok Sabha elections?
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What percentage of the Lok Sabha 2024 seats were occupied by state parties?
What percentage of the Lok Sabha 2024 seats were occupied by state parties?
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Which Article of the Constitution provided two nominated seats for Anglo-Indians in the Lok Sabha before being removed?
Which Article of the Constitution provided two nominated seats for Anglo-Indians in the Lok Sabha before being removed?
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What was the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha as per the recent elections?
What was the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha as per the recent elections?
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Which party was formed before the 2024 elections and gained 16 seats from Andhra Pradesh?
Which party was formed before the 2024 elections and gained 16 seats from Andhra Pradesh?
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What record did NOTA set in the recent Lok Sabha elections?
What record did NOTA set in the recent Lok Sabha elections?
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Which political figure was noted as the second leader to win three straight terms?
Which political figure was noted as the second leader to win three straight terms?
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Who was the first Prime Minister of India to have come from the upper house, Rajya Sabha?
Who was the first Prime Minister of India to have come from the upper house, Rajya Sabha?
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Which Prime Minister of India was the first to leave office due to a no-confidence vote?
Which Prime Minister of India was the first to leave office due to a no-confidence vote?
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Which amendment empowered the government to conduct delimitation on the basis of the 2001 census?
Which amendment empowered the government to conduct delimitation on the basis of the 2001 census?
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What is the primary ingredient of the indelible ink used in Indian elections?
What is the primary ingredient of the indelible ink used in Indian elections?
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Which Prime Minister was known as India’s first non-Congress Prime Minister?
Which Prime Minister was known as India’s first non-Congress Prime Minister?
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Which man was the first person to serve twice as the acting Prime Minister of India?
Which man was the first person to serve twice as the acting Prime Minister of India?
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Which female leader served as the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
Which female leader served as the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
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What was the significant outcome of the 42nd Amendment regarding seat allocation in the Lok Sabha?
What was the significant outcome of the 42nd Amendment regarding seat allocation in the Lok Sabha?
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What is the primary purpose of the Model Code of Conduct in Indian elections?
What is the primary purpose of the Model Code of Conduct in Indian elections?
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Which article in the Indian Constitution guarantees universal adult suffrage as the basis for elections?
Which article in the Indian Constitution guarantees universal adult suffrage as the basis for elections?
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Under the CEC and Other ECs Act, 2023, who is responsible for appointing the Election Commission of India?
Under the CEC and Other ECs Act, 2023, who is responsible for appointing the Election Commission of India?
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Which Supreme Court case established that a paper trail is necessary for free and fair elections in India?
Which Supreme Court case established that a paper trail is necessary for free and fair elections in India?
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What is the minimum number of VVPATs that the Supreme Court ordered to be counted per constituency?
What is the minimum number of VVPATs that the Supreme Court ordered to be counted per constituency?
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In which year did the Election Commission of India formally release the Model Code of Conduct?
In which year did the Election Commission of India formally release the Model Code of Conduct?
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What significant reform was suggested by the Law Commission's 255th report regarding ECI appointments?
What significant reform was suggested by the Law Commission's 255th report regarding ECI appointments?
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Which act governs the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner in India?
Which act governs the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner in India?
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What does the term 'SVEEP' stand for in the context of Indian elections?
What does the term 'SVEEP' stand for in the context of Indian elections?
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Which Chief Election Commissioner was also the president of the International Court of Justice?
Which Chief Election Commissioner was also the president of the International Court of Justice?
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Which Prime Minister of India completed a full five-year tenure but was not from the Congress party?
Which Prime Minister of India completed a full five-year tenure but was not from the Congress party?
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Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the re-fixing of the number of seats reserved for SCs and STs in the Lok Sabha?
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the re-fixing of the number of seats reserved for SCs and STs in the Lok Sabha?
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Which amendment empowered the government to take delimitation actions based on the 2001 census?
Which amendment empowered the government to take delimitation actions based on the 2001 census?
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What is the primary component of indelible ink used in the Indian voting process?
What is the primary component of indelible ink used in the Indian voting process?
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Which year marked the first use of VVPAT in an Indian election?
Which year marked the first use of VVPAT in an Indian election?
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Who had the distinction of being the first acting Prime Minister of India?
Who had the distinction of being the first acting Prime Minister of India?
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Which commission was established in 2002 regarding delimitation of constituencies in India?
Which commission was established in 2002 regarding delimitation of constituencies in India?
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Which entity declared the results of the Lok Sabha elections on June 4th?
Which entity declared the results of the Lok Sabha elections on June 4th?
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What percentage of the Lok Sabha was comprised of independent candidates in the recent elections?
What percentage of the Lok Sabha was comprised of independent candidates in the recent elections?
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Which political party experienced a significant decrease in seat allocation from 2019 to 2024, as indicated by the increase of the INC to 99 seats?
Which political party experienced a significant decrease in seat allocation from 2019 to 2024, as indicated by the increase of the INC to 99 seats?
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What key change regarding ministerial positions was implemented in the 2024 elections?
What key change regarding ministerial positions was implemented in the 2024 elections?
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Which constitution amendment was responsible for reducing the voting age from 21 to 18?
Which constitution amendment was responsible for reducing the voting age from 21 to 18?
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Which year did the first Lok Sabha elections take place, characterized by a total of 499 seats?
Which year did the first Lok Sabha elections take place, characterized by a total of 499 seats?
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What was the voter turnout percentage reported for the first-time voters in the recent elections?
What was the voter turnout percentage reported for the first-time voters in the recent elections?
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What significant ruling did the Supreme Court make in 2013 regarding elections?
What significant ruling did the Supreme Court make in 2013 regarding elections?
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Which alliance achieved a total of 234 seats in the Lok Sabha elections, highlighting its growing influence?
Which alliance achieved a total of 234 seats in the Lok Sabha elections, highlighting its growing influence?
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Which category had the largest representation in the 18th Lok Sabha based on age demographics?
Which category had the largest representation in the 18th Lok Sabha based on age demographics?
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Under the new CEC and Other ECs Act, 2023, how are the salaries of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners determined?
Under the new CEC and Other ECs Act, 2023, how are the salaries of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners determined?
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What was the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha according to recent electoral norms?
What was the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha according to recent electoral norms?
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Which article of the Constitution pertains to universal adult suffrage as the foundation of elections?
Which article of the Constitution pertains to universal adult suffrage as the foundation of elections?
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When was the formal Model Code of Conduct first released?
When was the formal Model Code of Conduct first released?
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What is the primary purpose of the systematic voters education and electoral awareness program (SVEEP)?
What is the primary purpose of the systematic voters education and electoral awareness program (SVEEP)?
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What are the grounds for the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner?
What are the grounds for the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner?
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Which of the following best describes how members of the Election Commission of India are appointed under the new act?
Which of the following best describes how members of the Election Commission of India are appointed under the new act?
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According to the model code of conduct, when should political manifestos not be released?
According to the model code of conduct, when should political manifestos not be released?
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Which state was the first to implement the model code of conduct?
Which state was the first to implement the model code of conduct?
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Which past Chief Election Commissioner had also served as the President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?
Which past Chief Election Commissioner had also served as the President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?
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Study Notes
Lok Sabha Elections 2024
- Voter demographics: 96.8 crore voters, 47.1 crore female, 49.7 crore male, 88.4 lakh PWD, 48,000 transgender, 1.8 crore first-time voters
- Election duration: 44 days, 7 phases, April 19th to June 1st
- Results: Announced June 4th by ECI
- Winning party: NDA - 293 seats, BJP- 240 seats
- Other significant parties : Telugu Desam Party (16 seats), JD(U) (12 seats), INDIA alliance (234 seats), INC (99 seats)
- Party representation: 64% national parties, 33% state parties, 11 seats from unrecognised parties, 7 independent candidates; 41 parties represented
- Voter turnout: Highest in J&K (58.58%), record turnout in 1951–52 (68 phases) with 64.2 Cr voters
- MP demographics: Average age 56 years; 11% 40 or younger, 52% 55+
- Women MPs: 74 (14%) in 18th Lok Sabha compared to 78 in the previous one
- Ministers: 71 total, 7 women in council of ministers, 2 women in cabinet positions, 30 cabinet ministers
- Other notable points: Shankar Lalwani (BJP) won by a large margin (11,75,092 votes); NOTA received over 2 lakh votes.
Parliament & PMs
- Parliamentary structure: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha established in 1954; Westminster system
- Constitution details: Part V (articles 79-122) deals with Parliament
- Historical elections: 1st Lok Sabha (INC - 364 seats, CPI - 16 seats, total 499 seats). Current Lok Sabha has 543 seats.
- 1st voter: Shyam Saran Negi
- Maximum strength of Lok Sabha: 550 members (530 states + 20 UTs)
- Voting age reduction: 1989 (21 to 18) by 61st amendment
- Anglo-Indian representation: Nominated seats removed (Article 331 and 333 repealed by 104th CAA) - based on recommendation from Frank Anthony
- Ministerial limit: Total ministers should not exceed 15% of Lok Sabha strength - 91st CAA
- India's PMs: Nehru (Interim/Dominion) served twice as acting PM, Indira Gandhi (first Upper House PM), Rajiv Gandhi (youngest), Morarji Desai (first non-Congress PM), PV Narasimha Rao (first non-Gandhi, Southern India PM), VP Singh (first PM to leave after no-confidence vote), Atal Bihari Vajpayee (shortest tenure: 13 days, first NDA win 1998), Charan Singh (no legislature address), Chandra Shekhar (never held govt office), Manmohan Singh (from minority community), Narendra Modi (first PM born in independent India)
- Other details: Janata Dal, 5th PM, Oldest PM
Elections and Other Aspects
- National Voters' Day: January 25th. Theme for 2024: "Nothing like voting, I vote for sure"
- Indelible ink: Introduced in 3rd Lok Sabha (1962-67) using silver nitrate; manufactured by Mysore Paints and Varnish. Used in 25+ countries
- Delimitation: Articles 82 (Parliament), 170 (states) - conducted four times (1952, 1963, 1973, 2002). Based on 2001 census. More frequent delimitation commission before
- EVMs: Introduced in 14th Lok Sabha (2004), piloted in 13th Lok Sabha (1999). Developed by ECIL and BEL
- VVPATs: Introduced in 2013, 100% adoption in 2019 elections.
- NOTA: Used first in 16th Lok Sabha (2014-2019) elections
Election Commission
- ECI Structure and History: Article 324 (Part XV), established January 25, 1950; 25th CEC Rajeev Kumar.
- CEC Appointments: President of India appointed CEC (changed by Act 2023).
- Salary: Now equal to cabinet secretary (was equal to Supreme Court judge previously).
- Composition & Responsibilities: Conducts elections for parliament, state legislatures, president and vice president .
- Model Code of Conduct: Introduced in 1960. First formal release in 1974.
- Other details: Sukumar Sen 1st CEC .VS Ramadevi 1st Woman CEC . TN Seshan (6-year tenure);
Other Important details
- Presidents: Pratibha Patil (12th), Draupadi Murmu (15th, first woman tribal president)
- Model Code of Conduct: Shared during the 1962 Lok Sabha elections. A formal one released by ECI in 1974.
- Speaker's role: Started in 1921; first speaker Frederick Whyte and Sachidanand Sinha. First elected speaker was Vithalbhai J. Patel. First speaker of independent India: GV Malankar; first deputy: Ananthasayam Ayyangar. Longest serving speaker: Balram Jakhar. First woman speaker: Mira Kumar; second: Sumitra Mahajan; first SC speaker: GMC Balayogi; first Left leader speaker: Somnath Chatterjee; 18th Speaker: Om Birla
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Explore the key details of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, including voter demographics, election duration, results, and party representation. Understand the voting trends and the profile of the newly elected MPs in this engaging quiz.
