MCQs-Chapter 5-Universal Franchise and India’s Electoral System-Class 8- SST

Multiple Choice Questions in Class VIII for the Chapter 5-Universal Franchise and India’s Electoral System in Subject Socia Science(CIVICs)

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Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What does “universal adult franchise” mean in India?
a) Only men can vote
b) Only property owners can vote
c) All citizens above 18 can vote
d) Only educated citizens can vote
Ans: c) All citizens above 18 can vote

2. What is the minimum voting age in India today?
a) 16 years
b) 18 years
c) 21 years
d) 25 years
Ans: b) 18 years

3. The minimum voting age in India was reduced from 21 to 18 years by:
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 44th Amendment
c) 61st Amendment
d) 73rd Amendment
Ans: c) 61st Amendment

4. India follows which type of electoral system for Lok Sabha elections?
a) Proportional representation
b) First Past the Post (FPTP)
c) Two-round system
d) Electoral college system
Ans: b) First Past the Post (FPTP)

5. Which body conducts elections in India?
a) Supreme Court
b) Parliament
c) Election Commission of India
d) State Assemblies
Ans: c) Election Commission of India

6. Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
a) Parliament
b) Prime Minister
c) President
d) Supreme Court
Ans: c) President

7. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with elections?
a) Article 320
b) Articles 324–329
c) Article 370
d) Articles 14–18
Ans: b) Articles 324–329

8. The secret ballot system ensures:
a) Candidates remain anonymous
b) Voter’s choice remains confidential
c) Voting is done publicly
d) Votes are counted secretly
Ans: b) Voter’s choice remains confidential

9. Which type of election is held directly by the people?
a) Lok Sabha elections
b) Rajya Sabha elections
c) President’s election
d) Governor’s election
Ans: a) Lok Sabha elections

10. Members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by:
a) Direct voting by citizens
b) State Legislative Assemblies
c) Governors of States
d) President of India
Ans: b) State Legislative Assemblies

11. Which of the following is an example of indirect election in India?
a) Lok Sabha elections
b) Panchayat elections
c) Rajya Sabha elections
d) Assembly elections
Ans: c) Rajya Sabha elections

12. The Election Commission of India is a:
a) Judicial body
b) Executive body
c) Constitutional body
d) Statutory body
Ans: c) Constitutional body

13. Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India?
a) Sukumar Sen
b) T.N. Seshan
c) Sunil Arora
d) Rajiv Kumar
Ans: a) Sukumar Sen

14. Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were first used in India in:
a) 1980
b) 1982
c) 1989
d) 1991
Ans: b) 1982

15. The NOTA (None of the Above) option was introduced in Indian elections in:
a) 2008
b) 2010
c) 2013
d) 2016
Ans: c) 2013

16. Which body settles disputes regarding elections?
a) Election Commission
b) High Court
c) Supreme Court
d) Parliament
Ans: b) High Court

17. The Model Code of Conduct is enforced by:
a) President of India
b) Parliament
c) Election Commission
d) Prime Minister
Ans: c) Election Commission

18. Which election is conducted through an electoral college in India?
a) Lok Sabha
b) Rajya Sabha
c) President of India
d) Municipal Corporations
Ans: c) President of India

19. The Representation of the People Act was passed in:
a) 1947
b) 1950–1951
c) 1955
d) 1962
Ans: b) 1950–1951

20. The Women’s Reservation Bill, 2023, reserves what percentage of seats for women?
a) 25%
b) 33%
c) 40%
d) 50%
Ans: b) 33%

21. Voter ID in India is officially known as:
a) Aadhaar Card
b) Elector’s Photo Identity Card (EPIC)
c) Citizenship Card
d) Election License
Ans: b) Elector’s Photo Identity Card (EPIC)

22. Which of these disqualifies a person from voting?
a) Poverty
b) Illiteracy
c) Being under 18 years
d) Unemployment
Ans: c) Being under 18 years

23. Which institution decides on delimitation of constituencies?
a) Supreme Court
b) Election Commission
c) Delimitation Commission
d) Parliament
Ans: c) Delimitation Commission

24. Which election sees the highest voter turnout in India generally?
a) Lok Sabha elections
b) Rajya Sabha elections
c) Panchayat elections
d) By-elections
Ans: c) Panchayat elections

25. How many seats are currently there in the Lok Sabha?
a) 500
b) 543
c) 545
d) 550
Ans: b) 543

26. How many nominated members are there in the Rajya Sabha?
a) 10
b) 12
c) 15
d) 20
Ans: b) 12

27. Which part of democracy is strengthened by universal franchise?
a) Social equality
b) Political equality
c) Economic equality
d) Educational equality
Ans: b) Political equality

28. The first General Elections in India were held in:
a) 1947–48
b) 1950–51
c) 1951–52
d) 1955–56
Ans: c) 1951–52

29. In India, reserved seats are provided for:
a) SCs, STs, and women
b) SCs and STs
c) Minorities only
d) OBCs only
Ans: b) SCs and STs

30. Which constitutional amendment made Panchayati Raj elections compulsory?
a) 42nd
b) 61st
c) 73rd
d) 44th
Ans: c) 73rd

True / False:

India follows proportional representation for Lok Sabha elections. – False
Every citizen of India above 18 years has the right to vote. – True
Rajya Sabha members are elected directly by the people. – False
NOTA allows voters to reject all candidates. – True
Secret ballot ensures free and fair elections. – True
The President of India is elected by direct voting. – False
Panchayat elections are part of grassroots democracy. – True
The Election Commission is a constitutional body. – True
T.N. Seshan was famous for enforcing electoral reforms. – True
The Model Code of Conduct is legally binding by law. – False

Fill in the blanks:

The ______ is the guardian of free and fair elections in India. – Election Commission
Universal franchise in India is based on the principle of ______. – equality
The voting age in India was reduced to 18 years by the ______ Amendment. – 61st
The system of voting followed in Lok Sabha is called ______. – First Past the Post
The first General Elections in India were held in ______. – 1951–52
Rajya Sabha has ______ nominated members. – 12
The NOTA option was introduced in the year ______. – 2013
Panchayati Raj was strengthened by the ______ Amendment. – 73rd
The Representation of the People Act was passed in ______. – 1950–1951
Voter ID is officially known as ______. – Elector’s Photo Identity Card (EPIC)

Match the Following:

61st Amendment – (a) First Chief Election Commissioner
73rd Amendment – (b) Direct election by the people
Sukumar Sen – (c) Lowered voting age to 18
T.N. Seshan – (d) Electoral reforms in 1990s
Lok Sabha – (e) Panchayati Raj elections

Ans: 1 → c, 2 → e, 3 → a, 4 → d, 5 → b

Assertion–Reasoning:

1.
Assertion (A): Elections in India are conducted under universal adult franchise.
Reason (R): Every citizen above 18 years has one vote, irrespective of caste, class, gender, or wealth.

a) Both A and R are true, and R explains A
b) Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A
c) A is true, R is false
d) Both are false
Ans: a) Both A and R are true, and R explains A

2.
Assertion (A): Rajya Sabha is elected directly by citizens of India.
Reason (R): It represents the states and union territories in Parliament.

a) Both A and R are true, and R explains A
b) Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A
c) A is true, R is false
d) Both are false
Ans: c) A is true, R is false

3.
Assertion (A): The Election Commission of India is independent.
Reason (R): It is free from interference of executive or legislature.

a) Both A and R are true, and R explains A
b) Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A
c) A is true, R is false
d) Both are false
Ans: a) Both A and R are true, and R explains A

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