Chapter 4: Electoral Politics
Politics • Class 9 • Class 9 Democratic Politics
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Electoral Politics
Politics • Class 9 • Class 9 Democratic Politics
Related PYQs (5)
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.57
For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be filed by
Polity
2017•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.90
Consider the following statements:
1
The Election Commission of India is a five-member body.
2
Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-elections.
3
Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognised political parties.
Polity
2017•Mains•GS-II•Q.3
Simultaneous election to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies will limit the amount of time and money spent in electioneering but it will reduce the government's accountability to the people. Discuss.
Governance
2022•Mains•GS-II•Q.11
Discuss the procedures to decide the disputes arising out of the election of a Member of the Parliament or State Legislature under The Representation of the People Act, 1951. What are the grounds on which the election of any returned candidate may be declared void? What remedy is available to the aggrieved party against the decision? Refer to the case laws.
Polity
2026•Mains•GS-II•Q.4
Is the right to vote a fundamental right? Discuss the position of the Election Commission of India while undertaking the revision of electoral rolls. Can it also examine the question of citizenship of voters?
Electoral Politics
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