UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Cong. to move SC against rejection of RS nomination

Q1. Which one of the following is the principal statute under which a Returning Officer scrutinises and may reject a nomination paper filed for an election to the Council of States?

  • A. The Representation of the People Act, 1950
  • B. The Representation of the People Act, 1951
  • C. The Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961
  • D. The Government of India (Transaction of Business) Rules, 1961

Q2. How many seats are allotted to Madhya Pradesh in the Council of States under the Fourth Schedule to the Constitution?

  • A. 10
  • B. 11
  • C. 12
  • D. 16

Q3. Under which provision of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 is a Returning Officer empowered to scrutinise and reject a nomination paper, recording reasons in writing?

  • A. Section 33
  • B. Section 33A
  • C. Section 36
  • D. Section 38

Q4. In the context of parliamentary elections in India, 'Form 26' refers to which one of the following?

  • A. The nomination paper to be subscribed by a candidate and his/her proposers under the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961
  • B. The affidavit to be filed by a candidate along with the nomination paper, disclosing criminal antecedents, assets, liabilities and educational qualifications, prescribed under Rule 4A
  • C. The statement of election expenses to be lodged by a candidate with the District Election Officer within thirty days of declaration of result
  • D. The certificate of party affiliation issued by the recognised political party to its official candidate

Q5. For elections to fill seats in the Council of States, the Returning Officer is designated/nominated by which one of the following?

  • A. The Governor of the State concerned
  • B. The Election Commission of India
  • C. The Ministry of Law and Justice
  • D. The Secretariat of the State Legislative Assembly