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Which of the following provisions are covered under the Representation of People Act, 1950?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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 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?
What was the year when NOTA was made applicable in Rajya Sabha elections?
Which statement correctly describes electoral bonds?
Which statement correctly describes electoral bonds?
What was recommended by the Indrajeet Gupta Committee regarding state funding of elections?
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?
'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?
Which of the following is covered under the Representation of People Act, 1950?
What may be the reasons for the Criminalisation of Politics?
What may be the reasons for the Criminalisation of Politics?
Consider the following statements regarding RPA 1951:
Consider the following statements regarding RPA 1951:
Which provision is not covered under the Representation of People Act, 1950?
Which provision is not covered under the Representation of People Act, 1950?
Which act introduced the concept of electoral bonds?
Which act introduced the concept of electoral bonds?
What was the primary purpose of the electoral bond scheme?
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?
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?
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 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?
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?
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?
'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?
'State Funding of elections' refers to which specific government action?
'Electoral Bonds' are similar to what financial instruments?
'Electoral Bonds' are similar to what financial instruments?
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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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