SVERI’s College of Engineering, Pandharpur (Autonomous)

First Year B. Tech. (A.Y. 2024-2025)

Semester: Second
Subject: Democracy, Elections & Good Governance (DEGG)
MCQs
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1. Who is considered the Father of the Indian Constitution?
a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) B.R. Ambedkar
c) Jawaharlal Nehru
d) Sardar Patel
➤ Answer: b) B.R. Ambedkar
2. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?
a) Part I
b) Part II
c) Part III
d) Part IV
➤ Answer: c) Part III
3. What is the minimum age required to vote in India?
a) 21 years
b) 18 years
c) 25 years
d) 16 years
➤ Answer: b) 18 years
4. Which of the following is NOT a feature of Indian Democracy?
a) Universal Adult Franchise
b) Independent Judiciary
c) One-party System
d) Federal Structure
➤ Answer: c) One-party System
5. Which Article of the Indian Constitution grants the Right to Freedom of Speech and
Expression?
a) Article 14
b) Article 19
c) Article 21
d) Article 32
➤ Answer: b) Article 19

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6. Who is the head of the Indian state?
a) Prime Minister
b) President
c) Chief Justice of India
d) Governor
➤ Answer: b) President
7. Which form of government does India follow?
a) Monarchy
b) Dictatorship
c) Parliamentary Democracy
d) Military Rule
➤ Answer: c) Parliamentary Democracy
8. How many fundamental rights are guaranteed by the Indian Constitution?
a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
d) 8
➤ Answer: b) 6
9. Which body conducts elections in India?
a) Supreme Court of India
b) Election Commission of India
c) Lok Sabha
d) Ministry of Home Affairs
➤ Answer: b) Election Commission of India
10. Which Article of the Indian Constitution is known as the "Heart and Soul" of the
Constitution?
a) Article 14
b) Article 19
c) Article 32
d) Article 51A
➤ Answer: c) Article 32
11. India is a __________.
a) Presidential Democracy
b) Parliamentary Democracy
c) Communist State
d) Absolute Monarchy
➤ Answer: b) Parliamentary Democracy

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12. Who elects the President of India?
a) People of India
b) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
c) Members of Parliament and State Legislatures
d) Chief Justice of India
➤ Answer: c) Members of Parliament and State Legislatures
13. The concept of Fundamental Rights in India is borrowed from which country's
constitution?
a) USA
b) UK
c) France
d) Canada
➤ Answer: a) USA
14. What is the tenure of the Lok Sabha?
a) 4 years
b) 5 years
c) 6 years
d) 7 years
➤ Answer: b) 5 years
15. Which of the following is NOT a part of the Indian Parliament?
a) President
b) Lok Sabha
c) Rajya Sabha
d) Supreme Court
➤ Answer: d) Supreme Court
16. Who is the supreme commander of the Indian Armed Forces?
a) Prime Minister
b) President
c) Chief of Defence Staff
d) Defence Minister
➤ Answer: b) President
17. Which Article of the Indian Constitution defines India as a secular state?
a) Article 14
b) Article 25
c) Article 42
d) Article 51A
➤ Answer: b) Article 25
18. Which body is responsible for amending the Constitution of India?
a) Supreme Court
b) Parliament
c) Election Commission
d) NITI Aayog
➤ Answer: b) Parliament

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19. Which of the following rights is NOT a Fundamental Right in India?
a) Right to Equality
b) Right to Property
c) Right to Freedom
d) Right against Exploitation
➤ Answer: b) Right to Property
20. How many schedules are there in the Indian Constitution?
a) 10
b) 12
c) 11
d) 9
➤ Answer: b) 12
21. Who appoints the Chief Minister of a state?
a) President
b) Governor
c) Prime Minister
d) Chief Justice of India
➤ Answer: b) Governor
22. What is the minimum age for becoming a Member of the Rajya Sabha?
a) 18 years
b) 21 years
c) 25 years
d) 30 years
➤ Answer: d) 30 years
23. What does the Preamble of the Indian Constitution declare India as?
a) Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
b) Communist, Federal, Democratic State
c) Monarchic, Socialist, Democratic Republic
d) Federal, Socialist, Communist State
➤ Answer: a) Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
24. Which of the following is NOT a Directive Principle of State Policy?
a) Equal pay for equal work
b) Right to Education
c) Protection of environment
d) Right to Constitutional Remedies
➤ Answer: d) Right to Constitutional Remedies
25. Who was the first Prime Minister of Independent India?
a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) Sardar Patel
c) Jawaharlal Nehru
d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
➤ Answer: c) Jawaharlal Nehru

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26. Which of the following Amendments made the Right to Education a Fundamental
Right?
a) 44th Amendment
b) 73rd Amendment
c) 86th Amendment
d) 101st Amendment
➤ Answer: c) 86th Amendment
27. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Panchayati Raj System?
a) Part VIII
b) Part IX
c) Part X
d) Part XI
➤ Answer: b) Part IX
28. Who is known as the "First Citizen of India"?
a) Chief Minister
b) President
c) Prime Minister
d) Speaker of Lok Sabha
➤ Answer: b) President
29. What is the full form of EVM?
a) Electronic Voting Machine
b) Electronic Validation Mechanism
c) Election Voting Management
d) Electoral Vote Monitoring
➤ Answer: a) Electronic Voting Machine
30. Which amendment lowered the voting age in India from 21 to 18 years?
a) 61st Amendment
b) 42nd Amendment
c) 44th Amendment
d) 73rd Amendment
➤ Answer: a) 61st Amendment
31. Who is responsible for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
a) Prime Minister
b) President
c) Chief Justice of India
d) Lok Sabha Speaker
➤ Answer: b) President
32. What is the minimum age required to become the President of India?
a) 25 years
b) 30 years
c) 21 years
d) 35 years
➤ Answer: d) 35 years

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33. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with emergency provisions?
a) Article 352
b) Article 368
c) Article 280
d) Article 356
➤ Answer: a) Article 352
34. What is the term of a Rajya Sabha member?
a) 5 years
b) 4 years
c) 7 years
d) 6 years
➤ Answer: d) 6 years
35. How many seats are there in the Lok Sabha?
a) 500
b) 545
c) 600
d) 530
➤ Answer: b) 545
36. Which body reviews and upholds the constitutionality of laws in India?
a) Parliament
b) Election Commission
c) Supreme Court
d) President
➤ Answer: c) Supreme Court
37. What is the primary function of the Judiciary in India?
a) Make laws
b) Interpret laws
c) Conduct elections
d) Implement policies
➤ Answer: b) Interpret laws
38. Which Article guarantees the Right to Life and Personal Liberty?
a) Article 14
b) Article 19
c) Article 21
d) Article 32
➤ Answer: c) Article 21
39. Which schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with anti-defection laws?
a) 8th Schedule
b) 9th Schedule
c) 11th Schedule
d) 10th Schedule
➤ Answer: d) 10th Schedule
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40. What is the minimum age required to become a Member of the Lok Sabha?
a) 18 years
b) 21 years
c) 25 years
d) 30 years
➤ Answer: c) 25 years
41. Who was the first President of India?
a) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
➤ Answer: d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
42. Which Indian state has the largest number of Lok Sabha seats?
a) Uttar Pradesh
b) Maharashtra
c) Bihar
d) West Bengal
➤ Answer: a) Uttar Pradesh
43. Which body has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha?
a) Prime Minister
b) President
c) Chief Justice of India
d) Speaker of Lok Sabha
➤ Answer: b) President
44. Which Constitutional Amendment introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in
India?
a) 99th Amendment
b) 101st Amendment
c) 86th Amendment
d) 73rd Amendment
➤ Answer: b) 101st Amendment
45. Which Article of the Indian Constitution granted special status to Jammu & Kashmir
(now revoked)?
a) Article 356
b) Article 370
c) Article 123
d) Article 280
➤ Answer: b) Article 370

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46. Which Indian state had its own Constitution before August 5, 2019?
a) Sikkim
b) Jammu & Kashmir
c) Nagaland
d) Manipur
➤ Answer: b) Jammu & Kashmir
47. Who administers the oath to the President of India?
a) Prime Minister of India
b) Chief Election Commissioner
c) Chief Justice of India
d) Vice President of India
➤ Answer: c) Chief Justice of India
48. Which Article of the Constitution is known as the 'Right to Constitutional Remedies'?
a) Article 21
b) Article 32
c) Article 44
d) Article 51A
➤ Answer: b) Article 32
49. Which body is responsible for preparing and presenting the Union Budget of India?
a) Reserve Bank of India
b) NITI Aayog
c) Ministry of Finance
d) Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
➤ Answer: c) Ministry of Finance
50. Which house of the Indian Parliament is known as the "Upper House"?
a) Lok Sabha
b) Rajya Sabha
c) Vidhan Sabha
d) Gram Sabha
➤ Answer: b) Rajya Sabha

MCQs on Challenges Before Indian Democracy

1. Which of the following is a major challenge to Indian democracy?
a) Caste-based politics
b) Economic growth
c) Industrialization
d) Urbanization
➤ Answer: a) Caste-based politics

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2. What is the biggest issue with the Indian electoral system?
a) Free and fair elections
b) Low voter turnout
c) Use of electronic voting machines
d) None of the above
➤ Answer: b) Low voter turnout
3. Which of the following is a major problem in the Indian political system?
a) Corruption
b) High literacy rate
c) Large youth participation
d) Strict anti-defection laws
➤ Answer: a) Corruption
4. What is the main reason for political instability in India?
a) Dominance of a single party
b) Frequent coalition governments
c) Strong judiciary
d) Public awareness
➤ Answer: b) Frequent coalition governments
5. Which of the following is NOT a solution to electoral malpractices in India?
a) Introduction of VVPAT
b) Electoral bonds for funding
c) Paid news and fake news
d) Strict implementation of the Model Code of Conduct
➤ Answer: c) Paid news and fake news
6. What is "criminalization of politics"?
a) Electing criminals as leaders
b) Increasing crime rates
c) Making laws against politicians
d) None of the above
➤ Answer: a) Electing criminals as leaders
7. Which organization is responsible for conducting elections in India?
a) Supreme Court
b) Election Commission of India
c) Parliament of India
d) NITI Aayog
➤ Answer: b) Election Commission of India

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8. Which factor influences vote bank politics in India?
a) Economic growth
b) Caste and religion
c) Industrialization
d) Digital media
➤ Answer: b) Caste and religion
9. Which of the following measures can reduce political corruption?
a) State funding of elections
b) Fake news campaigns
c) Increasing political donations
d) Relaxing anti-corruption laws
➤ Answer: a) State funding of elections
10. What is the primary function of the Right to Information (RTI) Act?
a) Ensure transparency in governance
b) Control economic policies
c) Promote religious freedom
d) None of the above
➤ Answer: a) Ensure transparency in governance
11. Which social issue poses a challenge to Indian democracy?
a) Gender equality
b) Caste discrimination
c) High employment rate
d) Strong judicial system
➤ Answer: b) Caste discrimination
12. What is the main challenge to women’s political participation in India?
a) High literacy rate
b) Economic growth
c) Patriarchal society
d) Government reservations
➤ Answer: c) Patriarchal society
13. Which economic challenge affects Indian democracy the most?
a) High GDP growth
b) Unemployment
c) Infrastructure development
d) Agricultural reforms
➤ Answer: b) Unemployment

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14. Which of the following can help reduce poverty in India?
a) Unregulated capitalism
b) Government welfare schemes
c) Political instability
d) Vote bank politics
➤ Answer: b) Government welfare schemes
15. Which law provides reservations for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST),
and Other Backward Classes (OBC) in India?
a) Representation of People Act
b) Prevention of Corruption Act
c) Mandal Commission Recommendations
d) None of the above
➤ Answer: c) Mandal Commission Recommendations
16. Which program is aimed at reducing poverty in India?
a) Make in India
b) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
c) Digital India
d) None of the above
➤ Answer: b) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
17. Which sector employs the largest number of people in India?
a) Agriculture
b) IT Industry
c) Automobile Industry
d) Real Estate
➤ Answer: a) Agriculture
18. Which of the following can help reduce illiteracy in India?
a) Free and compulsory education
b) Reducing school budgets
c) Banning private schools
d) None of the above
➤ Answer: a) Free and compulsory education
19. Which scheme is aimed at skill development in India?
a) Ayushman Bharat
b) Skill India Mission
c) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
d) Digital India
➤ Answer: b) Skill India Mission

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20. Which social issue has led to mass protests in India?
a) Increasing job opportunities
b) Farmer suicides
c) High literacy rates
d) Industrial growth
➤ Answer: b) Farmer suicides
21. What is a major reason for communal violence in India?
a) Political manipulation
b) High economic growth
c) Scientific advancements
d) Industrialization
➤ Answer: a) Political manipulation
22. Which of the following is a challenge for freedom of the press in India?
a) Political influence on media
b) Increasing digital literacy
c) Expansion of newspapers
d) High journalist salaries
➤ Answer: a) Political influence on media
23. Which law ensures media freedom in India?
a) Press Act
b) Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution
c) Sedition Law
d) None of the above
➤ Answer: b) Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution
24. What is "paid news"?
a) Biased reporting for money
b) Free and independent journalism
c) Government-funded media
d) None of the above
➤ Answer: a) Biased reporting for money
25. Which media challenge affects Indian democracy?
a) Fake news and misinformation
b) Independent journalism
c) Expansion of TV channels
d) None of the above
➤ Answer: a) Fake news and misinformation

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26. Which of the following helps in maintaining communal harmony?
a) Political violence
b) Freedom of religion
c) Banning social media
d) Restricting press freedom
➤ Answer: b) Freedom of religion
27. Which of the following is a threat to democratic elections?
a) Free speech
b) Electoral fraud
c) Right to information
d) Independent judiciary
➤ Answer: b) Electoral fraud
28. What is a major problem with coalition governments?
a) Stable leadership
b) Frequent policy changes
c) Strong leadership
d) Economic growth
➤ Answer: b) Frequent policy changes
29. Which of the following is an example of democratic backsliding?
a) Free and fair elections
b) Censorship of dissent
c) Increased transparency
d) Judicial independence
➤ Answer: b) Censorship of dissent
30. Which Indian law deals with sedition?
a) IPC Section 124A
b) RTI Act
c) Consumer Protection Act
d) None of the above
➤ Answer: a) IPC Section 124A

MCQs on Decentralization
1. What is decentralization in the context of Indian democracy?
a) Centralization of power in the Union Government
b) Distribution of power to local levels of government
c) Privatization of government services
d) Military control over administration
➤ Answer: b) Distribution of power to local levels of government

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2. Which Constitutional Amendment Act is related to Panchayati Raj Institutions?
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 44th Amendment
c) 73rd Amendment
d) 99th Amendment
➤ Answer: c) 73rd Amendment
3. Which of the following is a key feature of decentralization?
a) Concentration of power
b) Devolution of power to local bodies
c) Weakening local governance
d) Increasing central control
➤ Answer: b) Devolution of power to local bodies
4. Which tier of government was added through the 73rd Constitutional Amendment?
a) Union Government
b) State Government
c) Panchayati Raj Institutions
d) Judiciary
➤ Answer: c) Panchayati Raj Institutions
5. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of decentralization?
a) Increased citizen participation
b) Faster decision-making at the local level
c) Reduced accountability
d) Better resource management
➤ Answer: c) Reduced accountability
6. Which Constitutional Amendment Act gave constitutional status to urban local
bodies?
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 73rd Amendment
c) 74th Amendment
d) 86th Amendment
➤ Answer: c) 74th Amendment
7. How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj system have?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four
➤ Answer: c) Three

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8. Which is the lowest level of the Panchayati Raj system?
a) District Panchayat
b) Gram Panchayat
c) Block Panchayat
d) State Government
➤ Answer: b) Gram Panchayat
9. Which of the following is an example of urban local governance?
a) Gram Panchayat
b) Zila Parishad
c) Municipal Corporation
d) District Collector
➤ Answer: c) Municipal Corporation
10. Who is the head of a Gram Panchayat?
a) Mayor
b) Sarpanch
c) Chief Minister
d) Governor
➤ Answer: b) Sarpanch
11. What is the tenure of Panchayati Raj institutions as per the 73rd Amendment?
a) 3 years
b) 4 years
c) 5 years
d) 6 years
➤ Answer: c) 5 years
12. Which committee recommended the three-tier structure of the Panchayati Raj
system?
a) Sarkaria Committee
b) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
c) Mandal Commission
d) Narasimhan Committee
➤ Answer: b) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
13. Which of the following is NOT a function of Panchayati Raj Institutions?
a) Rural development
b) Urban planning
c) Social welfare
d) Local infrastructure development
➤ Answer: b) Urban planning

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14. Which body is responsible for conducting Panchayat elections in a state?
a) Election Commission of India
b) State Election Commission
c) Lok Sabha
d) District Collector
➤ Answer: b) State Election Commission
15. Which Article of the Indian Constitution mandates the establishment of Panchayati
Raj?
a) Article 243
b) Article 280
c) Article 352
d) Article 368
➤ Answer: a) Article 243
16. Which of the following is a major challenge to decentralization in India?
a) Strong local governance
b) Financial dependency on the state and central government
c) High voter turnout in Panchayat elections
d) Effective implementation of laws
➤ Answer: b) Financial dependency on the state and central government
17. Which fund provides financial assistance to Panchayati Raj institutions?
a) Consolidated Fund of India
b) State Development Fund
c) Finance Commission Grants
d) Prime Minister’s Relief Fund
➤ Answer: c) Finance Commission Grants
18. What is the main objective of decentralization?
a) Strengthening central control
b) Transferring power to lower levels of government
c) Reducing citizen participation
d) Expanding the judiciary
➤ Answer: b) Transferring power to lower levels of government
19. Which of the following states first adopted the Panchayati Raj system in India?
a) West Bengal
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Rajasthan
d) Maharashtra
➤ Answer: c) Rajasthan

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20. What is the main challenge faced by urban local bodies in India?
a) Lack of laws
b) Shortage of funds
c) No elections
d) Limited population
➤ Answer: b) Shortage of funds

MCQs on Panchayati Raj System

1. Which Constitutional Amendment gave constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj
system?
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 73rd Amendment
c) 86th Amendment
d) 44th Amendment
➤ Answer: b) 73rd Amendment
2. The Panchayati Raj system operates at how many levels?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four
➤ Answer: c) Three
3. Which is the lowest tier of the Panchayati Raj system?
a) Zila Parishad
b) Block Samiti
c) Gram Panchayat
d) State Government
➤ Answer: c) Gram Panchayat
4. Who is the head of a Gram Panchayat?
a) Mayor
b) Sarpanch
c) Chief Minister
d) District Collector
➤ Answer: b) Sarpanch
5. Which committee recommended the three-tier Panchayati Raj system?
a) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
b) Sarkaria Commission
c) Narasimham Committee
d) Mandal Commission
➤ Answer: a) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee

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6. Which state was the first to implement the Panchayati Raj system?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Maharashtra
c) Rajasthan
d) West Bengal
➤ Answer: c) Rajasthan
7. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Panchayati Raj system?
a) Article 243
b) Article 280
c) Article 352
d) Article 123
➤ Answer: a) Article 243
8. The tenure of a Panchayati Raj institution is
a) 3 years
b) 4 years
c) 5 years
d) 6 years
➤ Answer: c) 5 years
9. Which tier of Panchayati Raj functions at the district level?
a) Gram Panchayat
b) Block Samiti
c) Zila Parishad
d) Municipal Corporation
➤ Answer: c) Zila Parishad
10. Which body is responsible for conducting Panchayat elections in India?
a) Election Commission of India
b) State Election Commission
c) District Collector
d) Lok Sabha
➤ Answer: b) State Election Commission
11. Which tier of the Panchayati Raj system acts as an intermediary between Gram
Panchayat and Zila Parishad?
a) Municipal Corporation
b) District Collector Office
c) Block Samiti (Panchayat Samiti)
d) Gram Sabha
➤ Answer: c) Block Samiti (Panchayat Samiti)

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12. Who can dissolve a Gram Panchayat before its tenure ends?
a) District Collector
b) Chief Minister
c) State Government
d) Parliament
➤ Answer: c) State Government
13. What is the role of Gram Sabha in the Panchayati Raj system?
a) Electing the President
b) Making laws for the country
c) Approving village development plans
d) Controlling municipal corporations
➤ Answer: c) Approving village development plans
14. How are members of the Gram Panchayat elected?
a) By the Governor
b) By the Gram Sabha
c) By the Chief Minister
d) By the President
➤ Answer: b) By the Gram Sabha
15. What is the major source of revenue for Panchayati Raj institutions?
a) Income tax
b) Property tax
c) Grants from the state and central governments
d) GST
➤ Answer: c) Grants from the state and central governments
16. Which finance body provides recommendations for the financial distribution to
Panchayati Raj institutions?
a) Reserve Bank of India
b) State Election Commission
c) Finance Commission
d) NITI Aayog
➤ Answer: c) Finance Commission
17. Which of the following is NOT a function of the Panchayati Raj system?
a) Rural development
b) Judiciary functions
c) Primary education
d) Health and sanitation
➤ Answer: b) Judiciary functions

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18. What is the biggest challenge faced by Panchayati Raj institutions?
a) Over-centralization of power
b) Lack of funds and financial dependency
c) High levels of urbanization
d) Too many elected representatives
➤ Answer: b) Lack of funds and financial dependency
19. Which of the following is a key power of Gram Panchayat?
a) Managing defence policies
b) Managing local resources and development
c) Conducting state elections
d) Regulating national trade
➤ Answer: b) Managing local resources and development
20. Which of the following statements about the Panchayati Raj system is true?
a) It strengthens grassroots democracy
b) It reduces people's participation in governance
c) It increases central government control over villages
d) It has no impact on rural development
➤ Answer: a) It strengthens grassroots democracy

MCQs on Election Commission and Voting in India

1. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Election Commission of
India?
a) Article 324
b) Article 356
c) Article 74
d) Article 243
➤ Answer: a) Article 324
2. What is the tenure of the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
a) 3 years
b) 5 years or till the age of 65
c) 6 years or till the age of 65
d) 10 years
➤ Answer: c) 6 years or till the age of 65
3. Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
a) Prime Minister
b) President of India
c) Chief Justice of India
d) Parliament
➤ Answer: b) President of India

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4. How many Election Commissioners are there in the Election Commission of India?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 5
➤ Answer: c) 3
5. Which was the first general election held in Independent India?
a) 1947
b) 1949
c) 1951-52
d) 1962
➤ Answer: c) 1951-52
6. The Election Commission is responsible for conducting elections for which of the
following?
a) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
b) President and Vice President
c) State Legislative Assemblies
d) All of the above
➤ Answer: d) All of the above
7. What is the retirement age of Election Commissioners in India?
a) 60 years
b) 62 years
c) 65 years
d) 70 years
➤ Answer: c) 65 years
8. The Election Commission of India is a/an _______ body.
a) Independent
b) Executive
c) Judicial
d) Advisory
➤ Answer: a) Independent
9. Who removes the Chief Election Commissioner from office?
a) The President
b) The Prime Minister
c) The Supreme Court
d) Parliament by impeachment
➤ Answer: d) Parliament by impeachment

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10. Which of the following is NOT a function of the Election Commission?
a) Conducting free and fair elections
b) Deciding disputes related to elections
c) Appointing the Prime Minister
d) Enforcing the Model Code of Conduct
➤ Answer: c) Appointing the Prime Minister
11. What is the minimum age for voting in India?
a) 16 years
b) 18 years
c) 21 years
d) 25 years
➤ Answer: b) 18 years
12. What is the full form of EVM?
a) Election Voting Mechanism
b) Electronic Voting Machine
c) Electoral Voter Mechanism
d) Electronic Voter Management
➤ Answer: b) Electronic Voting Machine
13. Which article of the Indian Constitution grants universal adult suffrage?
a) Article 19
b) Article 324
c) Article 326
d) Article 368
➤ Answer: c) Article 326
14. Voter ID cards in India are issued by?
a) Supreme Court
b) Election Commission of India
c) State Government
d) Parliament
➤ Answer: b) Election Commission of India
15. Who has the authority to decide disputes related to elections?
a) President
b) Supreme Court
c) Election Commission
d) Parliament
➤ Answer: b) Supreme Court

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16. What does NOTA stand for?
a) National Order of Transparent Administration
b) None of the Above
c) National Organization for Tribal Affairs
d) Notification of Territorial Assembly
➤ Answer: b) None of the Above
17. In which year was NOTA introduced in Indian elections?
a) 2009
b) 2013
c) 2015
d) 2018
➤ Answer: b) 2013
18. Which state in India has NOTA votes printed in a different colour?
a) Maharashtra
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Gujarat
d) None
➤ Answer: d) None
19. What is the voting process for NRIs in India?
a) Online Voting
b) Postal Ballot
c) Proxy Voting
d) They have to be physically present in India
➤ Answer: d) They have to be physically present in India
20. Which body prepares and updates the electoral rolls in India?
a) Parliament
b) Election Commission of India
c) State Election Commission
d) Lok Sabha
➤ Answer: b) Election Commission of India
21. What is the full form of VVPAT?
a) Voter Verification and Paper Audit Trail
b) Voting Value and Paper Audit Test
c) Verified Voting and People’s Audit Trail
d) None of the above
➤ Answer: a) Voter Verification and Paper Audit Trail

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22. Which body conducts elections for municipal corporations in India?
a) Election Commission of India
b) State Election Commission
c) Supreme Court
d) Lok Sabha
➤ Answer: b) State Election Commission
23. What is the penalty for false voting in India?
a) No punishment
b) Rs. 500 fine
c) Imprisonment up to 1 year
d) Life imprisonment
➤ Answer: c) Imprisonment up to 1 year
24. Which law governs elections in India?
a) Representation of the People Act, 1950 & 1951
b) Indian Penal Code
c) Constitution of India
d) Parliament Act, 1972
➤ Answer: a) Representation of the People Act, 1950 & 1951
25. Which of the following is an election symbol allocated by the Election Commission?
a) Lotus
b) Hand
c) Bicycle
d) All of the above
➤ Answer: d) All of the above

MCQs on Good Governance

1. Which of the following is a key principle of good governance?
a) Corruption
b) Transparency
c) Nepotism
d) Secrecy
Answer: b) Transparency
2. The term Good Governance was first introduced by which organization?
a) United Nations
b) World Bank
c) IMF
d) WTO
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3. Which of the following is not a characteristic of Good Governance?
a) Rule of law
b) Accountability
c) Lack of participation
d) Responsiveness
Answer: c) Lack of participation
4. Good Governance aims to ensure:
a) Only economic growth
b) Only political stability
c) Effective service delivery and citizen welfare
d) Bureaucratic control
Answer: c) Effective service delivery and citizen welfare
5. Good Governance emphasizes:
a) Centralization of power
b) Decentralization and citizen participation
c) Restricting public information
d) Bureaucratic expansion
Answer: b) Decentralization and citizen participation
6. Which day is celebrated as Good Governance Day in India?
a) October 2
b) December 25
c) January 26
d) August 15
Answer: b) December 25
7. The Right to Information (RTI) Act was enacted in which year?
a) 2000
b) 2005
c) 2010
d) 2014
Answer: b) 2005
8. Which initiative was launched to promote transparency and accountability in
governance?
a) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
b) Digital India
c) Make in India
d) Startup India
Answer: b) Digital India

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9. The Panchayati Raj System in India promotes:
a) Centralized governance
b) Local self-governance and decentralization
c) Bureaucratic rule
d) Presidential governance
Answer: b) Local self-governance and decentralization
10. Which constitutional amendment introduced the Panchayati Raj System in India?
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 44th Amendment
c) 73rd Amendment
d) 86th Amendment
Answer: c) 73rd Amendment
11. The Lokpal and Lokayukta Act was passed in which year?
a) 2010
b) 2013
c) 2015
d) 2018
Answer: b) 2013
12. The Second Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) was formed in which year?
a) 2003
b) 2005
c) 2006
d) 2010
Answer: b) 2005
13. The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) was established to address:
a) Environmental issues
b) Corruption in government institutions
c) Unemployment
d) Public health
Answer: b) Corruption in government institutions
14. The National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) was launched in which year?
a) 2005
b) 2008
c) 2012
d) 2015
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15. Citizen’s Charter is associated with:
a) Ensuring citizens’ participation in policymaking
b) Improving public service delivery
c) Enhancing military governance
d) Expanding taxation
Answer: b) Improving public service delivery
16. RTI Act 2005 replaced which earlier legislation?
a) The Official Secrets Act
b) Freedom of Information Act, 2002
c) Whistleblower Protection Act
d) Prevention of Corruption Act
Answer: b) Freedom of Information Act, 2002
17. The Chief Information Commission (CIC) is responsible for overseeing:
a) Implementation of Digital India
b) Right to Information (RTI) Act
c) Economic policies
d) Election-related disputes
Answer: b) Right to Information (RTI) Act
18. The Whistleblower Protection Act, 2014 aims to protect:
a) Corrupt officials
b) Citizens from defamation
c) Individuals reporting corruption and misconduct
d) Political leaders
Answer: c) Individuals reporting corruption and misconduct
19. The Grievance Redressal Mechanism under Good Governance refers to:
a) A platform for citizens to file complaints
b) Government ignoring public grievances
c) Delay in governance reforms
d) A method to increase bureaucracy
Answer: a) A platform for citizens to file complaints
20. Social Audit is primarily used for monitoring:
a) Industrial projects
b) Government schemes and public spending
c) International trade agreements
d) Foreign policy decisions
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21. E-Governance is aimed at improving:
a) Paperwork and bureaucracy
b) Digital connectivity and transparency
c) Physical infrastructure
d) Political debates
Answer: b) Digital connectivity and transparency
22. DigiLocker is an initiative under:
a) Swachh Bharat Mission
b) Digital India
c) Skill India
d) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
Answer: b) Digital India
23. MyGov is a digital platform launched for:
a) Citizen participation in governance
b) Corporate tax collection
c) Agricultural development
d) International trade agreements
Answer: a) Citizen participation in governance
24. The Aadhaar card helps in promoting Good Governance by:
a) Providing universal health coverage
b) Reducing financial fraud and ensuring targeted subsidies
c) Controlling elections
d) Monitoring private businesses
Answer: b) Reducing financial fraud and ensuring targeted subsidies
25. GeM (Government e-Marketplace) is an initiative to:
a) Promote transparency in public procurement
b) Support MSMEs only
c) Eliminate government purchases
d) Increase bureaucratic procedures
Answer: a) Promote transparency in public procurement

MCQs on Voter Awareness

1. What is the main objective of a Voter Awareness Program?
a) To discourage voting
b) To increase voter participation and informed voting
c) To promote a single political party
d) To restrict the voting process
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2. The Election Commission of India (ECI) was established in which year?
a) 1947
b) 1950
c) 1952
d) 1965
Answer: b) 1950
3. Which of the following is not a method used for voter awareness?
a) Social media campaigns
b) Door-to-door campaigns
c) Hiding election-related information
d) Public debates and discussions
Answer: c) Hiding election-related information
4. National Voters' Day is celebrated in India on:
a) January 25
b) March 8
c) April 14
d) November 26
Answer: a) January 25
5. The Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) program was
launched by:
a) Supreme Court of India
b) Ministry of Home Affairs
c) Election Commission of India
d) Lok Sabha
Answer: c) Election Commission of India
6. What is the minimum age required to vote in Indian elections?
a) 16 years
b) 18 years
c) 21 years
d) 25 years
Answer: b) 18 years
7. Which document is primarily used for voter identification in India?
a) Aadhaar Card
b) PAN Card
c) Voter ID (EPIC)
d) Driving License
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8. EPIC stands for:
a) Election Process in India Card
b) Electronic Political Identification Card
c) Electoral Photo Identity Card
d) Election Participation and Information Certificate
Answer: c) Electoral Photo Identity Card
9. The Election Commission of India (ECI) is responsible for conducting elections for:
a) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha only
b) President and Vice President only
c) Local bodies only
d) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Assemblies, and Presidential elections
Answer: d) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Assemblies, and Presidential elections
10. What is NOT a requirement to be an eligible voter in India?
a) Being 18 years or older
b) Being an Indian citizen
c) Having a Voter ID card
d) Owning property
Answer: d) Owning property
11. What is the primary objective of SVEEP (Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral
Participation)?
a) Encouraging migration for elections
b) Increasing voter turnout and awareness
c) Reducing election campaigning
d) Promoting only rural voting
Answer: b) Increasing voter turnout and awareness
12. Which campaign was launched to encourage first-time voters in India?
a) NOTA Campaign
b) Pledge to Vote
c) Electoral Bonds Awareness
d) Digital India Voting Drive
Answer: b) Pledge to Vote
13. The NOTA (None of the Above) option was introduced in Indian elections in which
year?
a) 2005
b) 2010
c) 2013
d) 2015
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14. Which government body is responsible for conducting elections in India?
a) NITI Aayog
b) Supreme Court
c) Election Commission of India
d) Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
Answer: c) Election Commission of India
15. The Voter Helpline App launched by the Election Commission provides:
a) Cricket updates
b) Latest Bollywood news
c) Information on voter registration, polling stations, and results
d) Banking services
Answer: c) Information on voter registration, polling stations, and results
16. Which constitutional article gives Indian citizens the right to vote?
a) Article 14
b) Article 21
c) Article 326
d) Article 51
Answer: c) Article 326
17. Who is responsible for conducting elections in a state?
a) State Election Commission
b) Chief Minister
c) Governor
d) Home Minister
Answer: a) State Election Commission
18. What is the full form of NOTA?
a) No Order to Act
b) None of the Above
c) National Online Transfer Agreement
d) Notification of Territorial Administration
Answer: b) None of the Above
19. The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is enforced from:
a) The day of election result declaration
b) The day election dates are announced
c) A week before voting day
d) Election Day only
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20. Which technology is used to prevent voter fraud in India?
a) Blockchain
b) Artificial Intelligence
c) Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)
d) None of the above
Answer: c) Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)
21. The Election Commission launched which online portal for voter services?
a) e-Vidhan Sabha
b) Voter Portal
c) MyGov Election App
d) Digital Ballot App
Answer: b) Voter Portal
22. The cVIGIL App was introduced by the Election Commission to:
a) Report electoral malpractices
b) Check voter turnout
c) File nomination papers online
d) Track election dates
Answer: a) Report electoral malpractices
23. Which of the following is a challenge to voter awareness?
a) High literacy rates
b) Fake news and misinformation
c) Online voter registration
d) Social media campaigns
Answer: b) Fake news and misinformation
24. The Election Commission of India is a:
a) Statutory body
b) Constitutional body
c) Private organization
d) Political party
Answer: b) Constitutional body
25. The first general elections in India were held in:
a) 1947
b) 1950
c) 1951-52
d) 1955
Answer: c) 1951-52

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