19 Questions
Which of the following is true regarding electoral matters?
The validity of laws related to delimitation of constituencies cannot be questioned in any court.
What is the impact of the Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978 on elections to Parliament?
It limits the ability to question elections to Parliament.
What authority is responsible for handling election petitions according to the text?
The appropriate Legislature as specified in the Constitution.
What is a strength of the Indian parliamentary democracy?
Regular elections
Which weakness is associated with the Executive branch of India?
Concentration of power in the Prime Minister's Office
What is a weakness of the first-past-the-post (FPTP) electoral system in India?
Tendency towards regional and community-based politics
Which reform aims to address challenges like money power and electoral malpractices in India?
Campaign finance regulations
What is the main responsibility of the Election Commission of India?
Conducting free and fair elections
Which task is NOT a responsibility of the Election Commission of India?
Implementing new tax regulations
What is the purpose of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) enforced by the ECI?
To maintain integrity in elections
How does the Election Commission of India contribute to democratic stability?
By facilitating smooth transitions of power
What is a major weakness highlighted in the text regarding the functioning of the Union Parliament?
Disruptions and loss of valuable legislative time
How does the criminalization of politics impact the political process according to the text?
Undermines the integrity of the political process
What can centralization of power, specifically in the Prime Minister's Office, potentially limit?
Effectiveness of checks and balances within the executive
How does corruption impact democratic institutions based on the text?
Undermines public trust in democratic institutions
Who is eligible to be included in a special, electoral roll according to the text?
Every person who is a citizen of India and meets the age requirement
What criteria determine eligibility to be registered as a voter for elections?
Age, citizenship, and absence of disqualifications mentioned in the Constitution
Which of the following is NOT a basis for disqualification from being registered as a voter?
Engagement in legal professional practice
What does adult suffrage entail in the context of elections in India?
Voting by all citizens of India above a certain age without discrimination
Explore the weaknesses in the parliamentary system, such as disruptions in Parliament, criminalization of politics, and centralization of power. Understand how these issues impact the functioning of the political process and governance.
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