Daily Subject wise Quiz Day 106 Indian Polity XVI ( Online Prelims Test)

1) Consider the following statements with respect to Proportional representation

1. It characterizes electoral systems in which divisions in an electorate are reflected proportionately in the elected body.
2. The essence of such systems is that all votes contribute to the result, not just a plurality, or a bare majority.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

2) Which of the following statements is/are correct about Anti-defection law

1. Under the law which legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection by the presiding officer of a legislature.
2. The law applies only to Parliament and not to state legislature.

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3) Consider the following statements with respect to Election to Rajya Sabha

1. Rajya Sabha members are elected by each state Vidhan Sabha using the single transferable vote system.
2. The single transferable vote uses multiple-member districts, with voters casting only one vote each but ranking individual candidates.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

4) Which of the following statements is/are correct about Election of the Vice-President

1. It is in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferred vote and the voting is by secret ballot.
2. The Electoral College to elect a person to the office of the Vice-President consists of only members of Raja Sabha.

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5) Which of the following statements is/are correct about Representation of the People Act

1. It was enacted under Article 327 of the Indian Constitution before the first general election in India.
2. It deals with the election of the Parliament and State Legislatures, as wells as the disqualifications for membership of Parliament.

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