UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — SC agrees to hear plea against rejection today

Q1. In the context of Indian elections, the 'Form 26' affidavit prescribed under the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 is best described as which one of the following?

  • A. A notarised affidavit filed with the nomination paper disclosing the candidate's assets, liabilities, criminal antecedents and educational qualifications
  • B. The standard nomination paper subscribed by a proposer and seconder to formally enter a candidate's name
  • C. The declaration by which an elected candidate subscribes to the oath of office under the Third Schedule of the Constitution
  • D. The statement of election expenses required to be lodged by every contesting candidate after the poll

Q2. Under Section 125A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, what is the maximum term of imprisonment that may be awarded to a candidate for furnishing false information in, or concealing information from, the Form 26 affidavit?

  • A. Three months
  • B. Six months
  • C. One year
  • D. Two years

Q3. After the declaration of result of a Rajya Sabha election from Madhya Pradesh, which one of the following is the forum of original jurisdiction in which an election petition challenging the rejection of nomination must be presented?

  • A. The Supreme Court of India under Article 32
  • B. The High Court of Madhya Pradesh under the Representation of the People Act, 1951
  • C. The Election Commission of India sitting as a tribunal
  • D. The Returning Officer in a review proceeding

Q4. In a biennial election to the Rajya Sabha, the statutory authority empowered to scrutinise nomination papers and reject those found defective is:

  • A. The Returning Officer appointed for the election
  • B. The Chief Electoral Officer of the State
  • C. The Election Commission of India
  • D. The Secretary-General of the Rajya Sabha