Description : By whom is the Area of Lok Sabha Constituency for the purpose of general election determined? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : answer:
Description : Which among the following court has the original jurisdiction to hear petition and give decision challenging election of the Lok Sabha/ Vidhan Sabha? (1) District Court of a constituency (2) High Court of the State (3) Special Judge authorised by the ChiefJustice of India (4) Supreme Court
Last Answer : (2) High Court of the State Explanation: The High Court has the original jurisdiction to hear petition and give decision challenging election of the Lok Sabha/ Vidhan Sabha.
Description : For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be filed by - (1) anyone residing in India. (2) a resident of the constituency from which the election is to be contested. (3) any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a constituency. (4) any citizen of India.
Last Answer : (3) any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a constituency. Explanation: Let's go by elimination. To contest any election, person has to be CITIZEN of India. This eliminates A and B. ... then he can't contests election. So, "D" also wrong. Hence we are left with answer "C".
Description : Area wise, which one of the following is the largest Lok Sabha constituency? a. Kutch b. Kangra c. Ladakh d. Patna sahib
Last Answer : c. Ladakh
Description : Which of the following group of States/ Union Territories have only one Lok Sabha constituency? (1) Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Lakshadweep (2) Goa, Meghalaya, Andaman and Nicobar Islands' (3) Chandigarh, Sikkim, Mizoram (4) Manipur, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Puducherry
Last Answer : (3) Chandigarh, Sikkim, Mizoram
Description : Which of the following statements are correct about Lok Sabha ? (a) The Constitution puts a limit on the size of the Lok Sabha. (b) The size and shape of the Parliamentary Constituencies is determined by the Election Commission. (c) First - ... (c) (C) (a), (c) and (d) (D) (a), (b), (c) and (d)
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : One of the following is the smallest (area-wise) Lok Sahha constituency in India (1) Chandni Chowk (2) Delhi Sadar (3) Kolkata North-West (4) Mumbai South
Last Answer : (1) Chandni Chowk Explanation: Chandni Chowk in Delhi is the smallest (area-wise) Lok Sabha constituency in India.
Description : Which one of the following statements about Electoral Government in India is not correct? (1) The superintendence, direction and control of elections are vested in the Election Commission of India ... has the authority to scrutinize the validity of a law relating to delimitation of constituencies.
Last Answer : (4) The Supreme Court of India has the authority to scrutinize the validity of a law relating to delimitation of constituencies. Explanation: Under Article 82 of the constitution, ... the delimitation commission demarcates the boundary of parliamentary constituency on the basis of Delimitation Act.
Description : Pat Robertson is running for Parliament in the General Election. She needs to know the intended choices of the voters and will undertake a survey. All the voters on the Electoral Register in her ... would be the study's: A)sample B)dependent variable C)population D)independent variable
Last Answer : C)population
Description : While deciding any question relating the disqualification of a member of Parliament, the President shall obtain the opinion of (1) Chief Justice of India (2) Election Commission of India (3) Attorney General of India (4) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (2) Election Commission of India Explanation: The President seeks the opinion of the Election Commission matters related with disqualification of Member of Parliament.
Description : What amidst the following is not true of the general electoral roll prepared through the agency of the Election Commission? It is to be used for elections to the - (1) Lok Sabha (2) ... institutions (3) Legislative Assemblies of the states (4) Legislative Councils of the states where these exist
Last Answer : (4) Legislative Councils of the states where these exist Explanation: The Vidhan Parishad (or Legislative Council) is the upper house in those states of India that have a bicameral legislature. In ... This arrangement parallels that for the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India.
Description : A person cannot contest election from – (1) more than one constituency (2) more than two constituencies (3) more than three constituencies (4) more than four constituencies
Last Answer : (2) more than two constituencies Explanation: As per Section 33 (7) of R. P. Act, 1951, a person cannot contest from more than two constituencies for a Lok Sabha/Vidhan Sabha election.
Description : If in an election to a state Legislative Assembly, the candidate who is declared elected loses his deposit, it means that? (1) The polling was very poor (2) The election was for a multi- ... over his nearest rival was very marginal. (4) A very large number of candidates contested the election.
Last Answer : (1) The polling was very poor Explanation: A candidate loses his deposit only when he is polled less than 1/6th of votes. It can only be possible when a very large number of candidates contested the elections.
Description : In an election, electioneering has to be stopped in a Constituency— (A) 24 hours before the poll commences (B) 24 hours before the closing hour of polling (C) 48 hours before the hour of commencement of polling (D) 48 hours before the closing hour of polling
Last Answer : (D) 48 hours before the closing hour of polling
Description : When does Lok Sabha or a Vidhan Sabha election candidate forfeit his security deposit? (1) When he fails to win the election (2) When he fails to secure even 1/4 of total votes polled (3) When he fails ... even 1/5 of total votes polled (4) When he fails to secure even 1/6 of total votes polled
Last Answer : (4) When he fails to secure even 1/6 of total votes polled Explanation: A deposit is a sum of money that a candidate must pay in return for the right to stand for election to certain political ... he polis less than one-sixth of the total valid votes cast in a First-past-the-post voting system.
Description : Who recognizes the political parties in India? (1) President of India (2) Election Commission of India (3) Ministry of Law and Justice (4) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Last Answer : (2) Election Commission of India Explanation: Election Commission of India recognises the political patties in the India.
Description : Which one of the following is part of the Electoral College for the election of the president of India but does not form part of the forum for his impeachment? (1) Lok Sabha (2) Rajya Sabha (3) State Legislative Councils (4) State legislative Assemblies
Last Answer : (4) State legislative Assemblies Explanation: State legislature assemblies, both houses of the parliament form part of the electoral college for the election of the president. An electoral college is ... represented by a particular number of electors or with votes weighted in a particular way.
Description : Which of the following is not correct? (1) A person seeking election to the Rajya Sabha must have completed the age of 30 years (2) A person seeking election to the Lok Sabha must have ... A person eligible to vote for election to a village panchayat must have completed the age of 18 years
Last Answer : (3) A person seeking election to a State Legislative Assembly must have completed the age of 21 years Explanation: To become a member of a Vidhan Sabha, a person must be a citizen of India ... not be bankrupt. He should also state an affidavit that there are no criminal procedures against him.
Description : What is the composition of the electoral college for the election of Vice-President of India? (1) Elected members of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies (2) Elected members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (3) Members of both Houses of Parliament (4) Members of Rajya Sabha only
Last Answer : (2) Elected members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Explanation: The Vice President is elected indirectly, by an electoral college consisting of members of both houses of the Parliament. The election of ... by means of the single transferable vote and the voting in such election is by secret ballot.
Description : The members of the Lok Sabha from the Union Territories of India are : (1) Nominated by the President (2) Elected by the members of local bodies of the Union Territories. (3) ... direct election (4) Chosen by direct election in Puducherry whereas nominated by the president in other territories.
Last Answer : (3) Chosen by direct election Explanation: All the members of the Lok Sabha have chosen by direct election except two members may be nominated by the President from Anglo-Indian Community.
Description : Who votes in the election of Vice President of India? (1) All the members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (2) All the Members of Parliament and members of legislative assemblies (3) Elected MPs and MLAs (4) All of the MPs, MLAs and MLCs
Last Answer : (4) All of the MPs, MLAs and MLCs Explanation: All the members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha votes in the election of Vice— President of India.
Description : Who among the following determines the authority who shall readjust the allocation of seats in the Lok Sabha to the states and division of each State into territorial constituencies? (1) The President of ... Parliament of India (3) The Chief Election Commissioner of India (4) The Lok Sabha alone
Last Answer : (2) The Parliament of India Explanation: According to article 82 of Indian Constitution, the parliament of India shall readjust the allocation of seats in the Lok Sabha to the states and division of each state into territorial constituencies.
Description : The minimum age for a person to seek election to Lok Sabha is – (1) 21 years (2) 25 years (3) 30 years (4) 35 years
Last Answer : (2) 25 years Explanation: The minimum age for a person to become a member of Rajya Sabha is 30 years. The minimum qualifying age for membership of the Lok Sabha is 25 years. Note : Dushyant ... ever elected member or Parliament in the history of India and holds a record in timca Book of Records.
Description : When was the First Gerneral Election to the Lok Sabha held? (1) 1950 - 51 (2) 1951 - 52 (3) 1952 - 53 (4) 1956 - 57
Last Answer : (2) 1951 – 52 Explanation: General elections to the first Lok Sabha since independence was held in India were held between 25 October, 1951 and 21 February, 1952. The Indian National Congress (INC) stormed into power with 364 of the 489 seat.
Description : Which method is used for the election of the members of Lok Sabha
Last Answer : Territorial Representation
Description : The Election of Lok Sabha first took place in a) 1950 b) 1951 c) 1952 d) 1954
Last Answer : c) 1952
Description : Which of the dada sahib Phalke award winner fought in Lok Sabha election of 2004.
Last Answer : Bhupen Hazarika
Description : By whom is the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'All the members of Lok Sabha'
Description : Whom does the President nominate in the Lok Sabha? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The President nominates two members of the Anglo-Indian Community
Description : By whom is the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected? -Do You Know?
Description : The first speaker against whom a motion of non-confidence was moved in the Lok Sabha was - (1) Balram Jakhar (2) G.V. Mavalankar (3) Hukum Singh (4) K.S. Hegde
Last Answer : (2) G.V. Mavalankar Explanation: The first speaker against whom a motion of non-confidence was moved in the Lok Sabha was G.V. Mavalankar. Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar (27 November 1888 - 27 February 1956) ... Sabha. Hukum singh - 3rd Speaker of Lok Sabha. K. S. Hegde 7th Speaker of Lok Sabha.
Description : In case the President wishes to resign, to whom is he to address his resignation letter? (1) Chief Justice of India (2) Secretary of Lok Sabha (3) Vice President (4) Prime Minister
Last Answer : (3) Vice President Explanation: Article 56 of the Indian Constitution says that the President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date he takes up his post. Article 56 also provided that the President may, by writing under his hand addressed to the Vice-President, resign his office.
Description : In case the President wishes to resign, to whom he is to address his resignation letter? (1) Chief Justice of India (2) Secretary of Lok Sabha (3) Vice-President (4) Prime Minister
Last Answer : (3) Vice-President Explanation: Article 56 of the Indian Constitution states that (1) the President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office: ... to clause (1) shall forthwith be communicated by him to the Speaker of the House of the People.
Description : If the speaker of Lok Sabha wants to resign, whom does he resign
Last Answer : Deputy Speaker
Description : By whom is the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected?
Last Answer : All the members of Lok Sabha
Description : 1. The Lok Sabha is called in session for at least how many times in a year'? 2. Which type of glass can cut of ultraviolet rays? 3. Who was the first to land on moon? 4. The ... light? 19. Which feature is the product of vulcancity ? 20. In which inscription was the name Dharmasoka found?
Last Answer : Answer : 1. Thrice 2. Crookes glass 3. Neil Armstrong 4. Exfoliation 5. Clive 6. Creditors 7. Fungi 8. The day he assumes charge 9. Continuity 10. 11 11. Na2 SiO3 12. 1966 13. ... March by Mahatma Gandhi 16. Pituitary 17. Comptroller and Auditor General 18. Redshift 19. Atoll 20. Sarnath Inscription
Description : 1. What is Syrinx? 2. By whom is the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected? 3. Which is the best conductor of electricity ? 4. Which of the planets is nearest to the earth? 5. In ... the equator from either of the poles? 20. Who was the President of the First Buddhist Council held at Rajagriha?
Last Answer : Answer : 1. Voice box in Birds 2. All the members of Lok Sabha 3. Silve 4. Venus 5. 1921 6. Sucheta Kripalani 7. 20 8. Stilt 9. Venus 10. Rigveda 11. A separate Constitution 12. Wood 13 ... 14. Approximately 68 km 15. Horses 16. UNESCO 17. Sugarcane 18. Governor 19. 10,002 km 20. Mahakassapa
Description : 1. Respiration can occur in the absence of oxygen in which thing? 2. How many times was the term of the Lok Sabha extended upto 6 years? 3. Optic fibres are mainly used for which purpose? 4. ... Shipki La located? 20. Which Chola ruler converted the Bay of Bengal into a Chela lake'?
Last Answer : Answer : 1. Yeast 2. Once 3. Communication 4. Rainfall is seasonal and scanty 5. 1889 6. Netherlands 7. ICICI Bank 8. Plasma lemma 9. Ivory coast 10. Ghaggar-Hakra 11. Estimates Committee 12. A protein 13. ... 15. At Daimabad 16. South Korea 17. E, coli 18. 14 and 6 19. Sutlej valley 20. Rajendra I
Description : Representation of any state in Rajya Sabha is according to – (1) area of the state (2) population of the state (3) number of representatives in Lok Sabha from the state (4) fixed number of candidates from each state
Last Answer : (2) population of the state Explanation: The Fourth Schedule to the Constitution provides for allocation of seats to the States and Union Territories in Rajya Sabha. The allocation of seats is made ... the Rajya Sabha allotted to States and Union Territories has changed from time to time since 1952.
Description : The first mid-term elections for Lok Sabha were held in – -General Knowledge
Last Answer : in the year 1971.
Description : Which states has only one member of the Lok Sabha – -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The state is Sikkim.
Description : The Chairperson of the Lok Sabha is designated as – -General Knowledge
Last Answer : As a speaker.
Description : How many Lok Sabha seats belong to Rajasthan? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : 25 seats are belonging to lok sabha in rajasthan.
Description : A Money Bill passed by the Lok Sabha has to be passed/returned by Rajya Sabha within howmany days? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is '14 days'
Description : Who was the first speaker of the Lok Sabha? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'Malgaonkar'
Description : The Lok Sabha is called in session for at least how many times in a year’? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'Thrice'
Description : In which year was the first no confidence motion moved in the Lok Sabha after independence? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is '1963'