Representation of People Act, 1950 and Criminalisation of Politics Quiz

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Which of the following provisions are covered under the Representation of People Act, 1950?

Allocations of seats in Lok Sabha and state legislatures only (correct)

Conducting elections only

Registration of political parties only

Preparation of electoral rolls only

What may be the reasons for the Criminalisation of Politics?

The lower level of political Literacy only

Parochial Loyalties only

The lower level of political Literacy, Poor Criminal Justice System, and Parochial Loyalties (correct)

Poor Criminal Justice System only

Consider the following statements regarding RPA 1951: It deals with the conduct of elections to parliament and legislature. It deals with the qualification and disqualification of membership. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Only the second statement is correct

Only the first statement is correct

Both statements are incorrect

Both statements are correct (correct)

What was the purpose of introducing the electoral bond scheme?

To facilitate transparent political funding Signup and view all the answers

According to the Indrajeet Gupta Committee, how did they recommend state funding to be provided?

In kind and not in cash Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a challenge for the Simultaneous Election of the State Legislative Assembly and Lok Sabha?

The impact on the core of Parliamentary Democracy Signup and view all the answers

Was there a dedicated provision for State Funding of elections in India as per the Constitution of India?

No, but it was recommended by the Indrajeet Gupta Committee Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'None of the Above' (NOTA) option in the voting process?

To officially register a vote of rejection for all candidates Signup and view all the answers

What was the year when NOTA was made applicable in Rajya Sabha elections?

2018 Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes electoral bonds?

They are financial instruments for making donations to political parties Signup and view all the answers

What was recommended by the Indrajeet Gupta Committee regarding state funding of elections?

'State funding can be in kind but not in cash' Signup and view all the answers

'Simultaneous Election of the State Legislative Assembly and Lok Sabha' may require an amendment to ensure what?

'Confidence Motion along with every No-Confidence Motion' Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is covered under the Representation of People Act, 1950?

Registration of political parties Signup and view all the answers

What may be the reasons for the Criminalisation of Politics?

High rate of conviction Signup and view all the answers

Consider the following statements regarding RPA 1951:

Only the first statement is correct Signup and view all the answers

Which provision is not covered under the Representation of People Act, 1950?

Delimitations of constituencies Signup and view all the answers

Which act introduced the concept of electoral bonds?

Finance Act of 2017 Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the electoral bond scheme?

To bring transparency and openness to political funding Signup and view all the answers

According to the Indrajeet Gupta Committee, how did they recommend state funding to be provided?

In kind, but not in cash Signup and view all the answers

Was there a dedicated provision for State Funding of elections in India as per the Constitution of India?

No, there was no dedicated provision Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of Simultaneous Election of the State Legislative Assembly and Lok Sabha on Parliamentary Democracy?

It weakens the core of Parliamentary Democracy Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'None of the Above' (NOTA) option in the voting process enable the voter to do?

To indicate that no candidate is suitable for election Signup and view all the answers

In which year was NOTA made applicable in Rajya Sabha elections?

2018 Signup and view all the answers

'Simultaneous Election of the State Legislative Assembly and Lok Sabha' may require an amendment to ensure what specific parliamentary procedure?

Confidence Motion along with every No-Confidence Motion Signup and view all the answers

'State Funding of elections' refers to which specific government action?

The government giving funds to political parties or candidates for contesting elections Signup and view all the answers

'Electoral Bonds' are similar to what financial instruments?

Promissory notes and bearer instruments Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Representation of People Act (RPA)

The RPA, 1950 covers the conduct of elections to parliament and legislature, as well as the qualification and disqualification of membership.
The RPA, 1951 deals with the conduct of elections to parliament and legislature, and the qualification and disqualification of membership.

Electoral Bond Scheme

The electoral bond scheme was introduced to ensure transparency in political funding.
The primary purpose of the electoral bond scheme was to increase transparency in political donations.
Electoral bonds are similar to bearer bonds.

State Funding of Elections

There is no dedicated provision for State Funding of elections in India as per the Constitution of India.
According to the Indrajeet Gupta Committee, state funding should be provided in a limited and phased manner, starting with the economically weaker sections.

Simultaneous Elections

Simultaneous Election of the State Legislative Assembly and Lok Sabha may require an amendment to ensure the fixed tenure of the house.
The impact of Simultaneous Election of the State Legislative Assembly and Lok Sabha on Parliamentary Democracy is that it can lead to a reduction in the number of elections and the frequency of the model code of conduct.
One of the challenges for the Simultaneous Election of the State Legislative Assembly and Lok Sabha is the need for a constitutional amendment.

NOTA (None of the Above)

The purpose of the 'None of the Above' (NOTA) option in the voting process is to enable voters to reject all candidates.
NOTA was made applicable in Rajya Sabha elections in 2014.

Criminalisation of Politics

Reasons for the Criminalisation of Politics include lack of transparency in political funding and the influence of muscle power on the electoral process.

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Test your knowledge of the Representation of People Act, 1950 and the factors contributing to the criminalisation of politics with this quiz. Answer questions about provisions covered under the act and reasons for the criminalisation of politics.

Representation of People Act, 1950 and Criminalisation of Politics Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following provisions are covered under the Representation of People Act, 1950?

What may be the reasons for the Criminalisation of Politics?

Consider the following statements regarding RPA 1951: It deals with the conduct of elections to parliament and legislature. It deals with the qualification and disqualification of membership. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What was the purpose of introducing the electoral bond scheme?

According to the Indrajeet Gupta Committee, how did they recommend state funding to be provided?

Which of the following is a challenge for the Simultaneous Election of the State Legislative Assembly and Lok Sabha?

Was there a dedicated provision for State Funding of elections in India as per the Constitution of India?

What is the purpose of the 'None of the Above' (NOTA) option in the voting process?

What was the year when NOTA was made applicable in Rajya Sabha elections?

Which statement correctly describes electoral bonds?

What was recommended by the Indrajeet Gupta Committee regarding state funding of elections?

'Simultaneous Election of the State Legislative Assembly and Lok Sabha' may require an amendment to ensure what?

Which of the following is covered under the Representation of People Act, 1950?

What may be the reasons for the Criminalisation of Politics?

Consider the following statements regarding RPA 1951:

Which provision is not covered under the Representation of People Act, 1950?

Which act introduced the concept of electoral bonds?

What was the primary purpose of the electoral bond scheme?

According to the Indrajeet Gupta Committee, how did they recommend state funding to be provided?

Was there a dedicated provision for State Funding of elections in India as per the Constitution of India?

What is the impact of Simultaneous Election of the State Legislative Assembly and Lok Sabha on Parliamentary Democracy?

What does the 'None of the Above' (NOTA) option in the voting process enable the voter to do?

In which year was NOTA made applicable in Rajya Sabha elections?

'Simultaneous Election of the State Legislative Assembly and Lok Sabha' may require an amendment to ensure what specific parliamentary procedure?

'State Funding of elections' refers to which specific government action?

'Electoral Bonds' are similar to what financial instruments?

Study Notes

Representation of People Act (RPA)

Electoral Bond Scheme

State Funding of Elections

Simultaneous Elections

NOTA (None of the Above)

Criminalisation of Politics

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