Free Polity Misc - 09 Practice Test - IAS
Question 1
Assertion (a). India has a multi-party system.
Reason (r): the Indian constitution allows parties to be formed on the basis of region, religion and caste.
SOLUTION
Solution : C
Question 2
Who of the following has voting rights
SOLUTION
Solution : D
Question 3
Consider the following activities indulged in by a candidate during the election campaign:
1 Giving gifts to voters to induce them to vote
2 Appealing for votes on the grounds of caste or religion
3 False character assassination of other candidates
4 Propagation and glorification of sati
Of the above, the ones that constitute corrupt practices are
SOLUTION
Solution : C
Question 4
In India, the citizens have been given the right to vote on the basis of
SOLUTION
Solution : A
Question 5
The main consideration which prompted the government to convert the Election Commission into a multimember body was
SOLUTION
Solution : B
Question 6
Which of the following does not fall within the purview of the Election Commission?
SOLUTION
Solution : A
Question 7
Which of the following statements about the Election Commission is correct?
SOLUTION
Solution : A
Question 8
The model code of conduct for political parties and candidates to be followed during the election is
SOLUTION
Solution : B
Question 9
The original constitution fixed the voting age at 21, but the same was reduced to 18 years through an amendment to the constitution carried out in
SOLUTION
Solution : D
Question 10
Which of the following is a predominant feature of the party system in India?
SOLUTION
Solution : D