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UPSC 2017 · Q57 · Indian Polity › Elections & Electoral Reforms · Save

For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be filed by

(a) anyone residing in India.
(b) a resident of the constituency from which the election is to be contested.
(c) any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a constituency.
(d) any citizen of India.
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Answer: (c) any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a constituency.
UPSC 2017 · Q86 · Indian Polity › Elections & Electoral Reforms · Save

Right to vote and to be elected in India is a

(a) Fundamental Right
(b) Natural Right
(c) Constitutional Right
(d) Legal Right
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Answer: (c) Constitutional Right
UPSC 2017 · Q90 · Indian Polity › Elections & Electoral Reforms · Save

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.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
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Answer: (d) 3 only