Microtheme: "Elections, Delimitation" —
8 questions asked in Prelims in the past.

1. [2024] How many Delimitation Commissions have been constituted by the Government of India till December 2023?
   • (a) One
   • (b) Two
   • (c) Three
   • (d) Four*
   Correct Answer: (D) Four*
2. [2021] Consider the following statements:
   1.In India, there is no law restricting candidates from contesting in one Lok Sabha election from three constituencies.
   2.In the 1991 Lok Sabha Election, Shri Devi Lal contested from three Lok Sabha constituencies.
   3. As per the existing rules, if a candidate contests in one Lok Sabha election from many constituencies, his/her party should bear the cost of bye-elections to the constituencies vacated by him/her in the event of him/her winning in all the constituencies.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
   • (a) 1 only
   • (b) 2 only
   • (c) 1 and 3
   • (d) 2 and 3
   Correct Answer: (B) 2 only
3. [2020] Consider the following statements:
   1. According to the Constitution of India, a person who is eligible to vote can be made a minister in a State for six months even if he/she is not a member of the Legislature of that State.
   2. According to the Representation of People Act, 1951, a person convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to imprisonment for five years is permanently disqualified from contesting an election even after his release from prison.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
   • (a) 1 only
   • (b) 2 only
   • (c) Both 1 and 2
   • (d) Neither 1 nor 2
   Correct Answer: (D) Neither 1 nor 2
4. [2017] 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 recognized 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
   Correct Answer: (D) 3 only
5. [2017] 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) GI any citizen of India.
   Correct Answer: (C) Any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a constituency.
6. [2012] With reference to the Delimitation Commission, consider the following statements:
   1. The orders of the Delimitation Commission cannot be challenged in a Court of Law.
   2. When the orders of the Delimitation Commission are laid before the Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assembly, they cannot effect any modifications in the orders.
   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
   • (a) 1 only
   • (b) 2 only
   • (c) Both 1 and 2
   • (d) Neither 1 nor 2
   Correct Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
7. [2008] Consider the following statements:
   1. The Legislative Assembly of each State shall consist of not more than 450 members chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies in the State.
   2. A person shall not be qualified to be chosen to fill a seat in the Legislative Assembly of a State if he/she is less than 25 years of age.
   • (a) 1 Only
   • (b) 2 Only
   • (c) Both 1 and 2
   • (d) Neither 1 nor 2
   Correct Answer: (B) 2 Only
8. [2008] Which one of the following is the largest (area wise) Lok Sabha constituency?
   • (a) Kangra
   • (b) Ladakh
   • (c) Kachchh
   • (d) Bhilwara
   Correct Answer: (B) Ladakh