Class 11 Political Science Book 2 ch 3 practice quiz in English part 2 Posted on March 16, 2025March 16, 2025 by Anshul Gupta0% 0 votes, 0 avg 0 Class 11 Political Science Book 2 ch 3 2practice quiz in English part 1 / 201. What is the defining feature of India’s party system that distinguishes it from the typical outcome of the FPTP system? A. Absence of third parties B. One-party dominance C. Rise of multi-party coalitions D. Two-party competition Explanation: Unlike the typical two-party dominance seen in FPTP systems, India has experienced a rise in multi-party coalitions, allowing smaller parties to play a significant role.2 / 202. What is the key demand regarding reservation for women in India’s electoral system? A. One-third reservation in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies B. Separate electorates for women C. Reservation in proportion to their population D. 50% reservation in all elected bodies Explanation: There is a growing demand to reserve one-third of the seats in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies for women to ensure their adequate representation in legislative bodies.3 / 203. Which of the following is NOT a reason why India adopted the FPTP system? A. Simplicity for voters B. Clear choice between candidates C. Ensures a multi-party coalition government D. Facilitates stable government formation Explanation: The FPTP system generally favors larger parties and often leads to a two-party system or a system with one dominant party and several smaller ones, not necessarily multi-party coalitions.4 / 204. Which body is responsible for determining the boundaries of constituencies in India? A. Delimitation Commission B. Parliament of India C. Election Commission of India D. Supreme Court of India Explanation: The Delimitation Commission is an independent body tasked with redrawing the boundaries of constituencies to maintain equitable representation.5 / 205. Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the Election Commission of India? A. It is responsible for the conduct of local body elections. B. It has the power to transfer or stop the transfer of administrative officers during elections. C. It can take action against administrative officers for failing to act impartially. D. It has become more assertive in ensuring fair elections over the years. Explanation: The Election Commission of India does not oversee local body elections. Those are conducted by State Election Commissions.6 / 206. What is the primary reason for the reservation of constituencies in India’s election system? A. To limit the dominance of larger parties B. To encourage community-based voting C. To promote diversity in political parties D. To ensure representation of smaller social groups Explanation: Reservation of constituencies is designed to protect the representation of historically disadvantaged social groups, preventing their voices from being marginalized in the electoral process.7 / 207. Which of the following is NOT a power of the Election Commission? A. To implement a model code of conduct B. To postpone or cancel elections C. To disqualify candidates based on their political affiliation D. To order a re-poll or recount of votes Explanation: While the Election Commission can disqualify candidates for violating the model code of conduct or other electoral rules, it cannot do so based on their political party affiliation.8 / 208. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Proportional Representation (PR) system? A. Voters choose their representatives based on party lists. B. A party's seats in parliament are proportional to its share of votes. C. The country may be divided into multi-member constituencies. D. The candidate with the most votes in each constituency wins. Explanation: In PR systems, seats are allocated to parties based on their share of the national vote, not individual constituency wins.9 / 209. What is the primary reason election rules are enshrined in a democratic country’s constitution? A. To guide the formation of political parties B. To dictate the outcome of elections C. To ensure impartial and fair elections D. To limit the role of citizens in decision-making Explanation: The inclusion of election rules in the constitution is primarily to safeguard the fairness and impartiality of the electoral process, preventing manipulation by any particular group or government.10 / 2010. Which of the following is NOT a key element of elections, as compared to a game? A. Pre-determined outcomes B. Agreed-upon procedures C. Established rules D. Impartial umpires Explanation: While elections, like games, have rules, umpires, and procedures, the outcome of an election is not pre-determined. It depends on the choices of the voters.11 / 2011. What is the primary function of the Election Commission of India? A. To supervise and conduct elections B. To select candidates for elections C. To determine the policies of political parties D. To resolve disputes within the government Explanation: The Election Commission is the independent body responsible for overseeing all aspects of the election process, from voter registration to the declaration of results.12 / 2012. What is the primary factor that has contributed to the increased independence and assertiveness of the Election Commission of India? A. Increased staffing and resources B. Greater public awareness of its role C. Increased constitutional protection D. More effective use of existing powers Explanation: The Election Commission’s enhanced effectiveness is attributed to its proactive use of the powers it already has under the Constitution, rather than an increase in those powers.13 / 2013. What is the minimum percentage of votes required for a party to gain seats in the Israeli legislature? A. 5% B. 3.25% C. 1.5% D. 7.5% Explanation: In Israel’s PR system, a party must secure at least 3.25% of the total votes to be eligible for seats in the legislature.14 / 2014. What is the term of appointment for the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners? A. 6 years B. 5 years C. 7 years D. 4 years Explanation: The CEC and Election Commissioners are appointed for a 6-year term or until they reach the age of 65, whichever comes earlier.15 / 2015. Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for an independent Election Commission? A. Article 124 B. Article 356 C. Article 246 D. Article 324 Explanation: Article 324 of the Indian Constitution specifically establishes the Election Commission and outlines its powers to manage the electoral process.16 / 2016. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the First Past the Post (FPTP) system? A. Each constituency elects multiple representatives. B. The candidate with the most votes wins, regardless of majority. C. The country is divided into constituencies. D. The candidate who crosses the 'winning post' first is declared the winner. Explanation: In the FPTP system, each constituency elects only one representative, the one who secures the most votes.17 / 2017. Which of the following is NOT a proposed electoral reform? A. Regulating the functioning of political parties B. Changing from FPTP to a PR system C. Increasing the voting age to 21 years D. Implementing stricter controls on election funding Explanation: There is no major proposal to increase the voting age. The current focus is on reforms like shifting to PR, controlling election finances, and regulating political parties.18 / 2018. What is the minimum age required to contest in Lok Sabha or Assembly elections? A. 25 years B. 21 years C. 18 years D. 30 years Explanation: The minimum age to contest in Lok Sabha or Assembly elections is 25 years, as per the Constitution of India.19 / 2019. What is the most visible symbol of the democratic process in India? A. Opinion polls B. Elections C. Public protests D. Political debates Explanation: Elections have become the most prominent representation of democracy in action, where citizens exercise their right to choose their representatives.20 / 2020. Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by the Election Commission of India in conducting elections? A. Communal violence B. Assassination of candidates C. Militancy-affected areas D. Lack of public interest in voting Explanation: The Election Commission has not faced a lack of public interest in voting. In fact, voter participation has been consistently high in Indian elections.Please insert your information to see your ranking अपनी Ranking जानने के लिए कृपया अपनी जानकारी भरे NamePhone Number Your score isThe average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz Category: Class 11 Political Science Quizzes in English
