Chapter 2 - The Electoral Process
Time - 20 Minutes
Marks - 8
1. All the questions are compulsory.
2. Read the question paper carefully.
3. Marks are included against each question.
1. Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the statement. (1 mark)
_________ was appointed as the first Chief Election Commissioner of independent India.
(a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(b) T.N. Sheshan
(c) Sukumar Sen
(d) Neela Satyanarayan
2. State whether following statements are true or false. Give reasons for your answer. (Any 1) (2 marks)
(1) Under special circumstances the Election Commission holds re-elections in a particular constituency for a second time.
(2) The state government decides as to when and in how many stages the elections would be held in a particular State.
3. Explain the concept. (2 marks)
Midterm Elections
4. Answer in brief. (3 marks)
Explain the functions of the Election Commission.