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The correct answer is 2013. Key Points:NOTA:

• "None of the Above" (or NOTA) has been provided as an option in 2013.
• The 'None of the Above option, simply put, gives the voter the right to express a negative opinion by not selecting any of the candidates in the fray. 
• While it may seem that NOTA has been around for a long time, it actually came into force only in 2013.

​Thus, the NOTA option was first used in the 2013 A.D. elections in India.

Important Points:

• The first time it was used was during the Assembly elections held in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, and Delhi.
• On 27 September 2013, the Supreme Court of India ruled that the right to register a "none of the above" vote in elections should apply, while ordering the Election Commission to provide a button for the same in the electronic voting machines.
• The option of NOTA for Lok Sabha and assembly elections was prescribed by the SC in 2013.
• The option of NOTA in Rajya Sabha polls was introduced by the EC in 2014.

Additional Information:

•  https://eci.gov.in/important-instructions/
• 11.09.2018 - Provision for "None of the above" (NOTA) option on the ballot paper for elections to Rajya Sabha and State Legislative Council-withdrawing the provision-reg. 

The correct answer is JMM, Barhait.

Key Points

• The Chief Minister of Jharkhand after the 2024 Assembly elections is Hemant Soren.
• Hemant Soren is a member of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), a regional political party focused on the rights of tribal communities and the development of Jharkhand.
• He represents the Barhait constituency, which is located in the Sahebganj district of Jharkhand.
• The JMM-led coalition government, which includes the Indian National Congress (INC) and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), emerged victorious in the state assembly elections.
• Hemant Soren has served as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand since 2019, and his leadership continued following the 2024 elections.

Additional Information

• Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM):
  • Founded by Shibu Soren, the JMM is a key political party advocating for the socio-economic development of tribal communities in Jharkhand.
  • It played a pivotal role in the creation of the state of Jharkhand in 2000.
• Barhait Constituency:
  • Barhait is a reserved constituency for Scheduled Tribes (ST) and holds significant importance for tribal representation in Jharkhand's state assembly.
  • Hemant Soren has been elected from Barhait multiple times, showcasing strong public support in the region.
• Key Issues in Jharkhand Politics:
  • Land rights, tribal welfare, education, healthcare, and industrial development remain the core focus areas.
  • The JMM government emphasizes preserving tribal culture and providing employment opportunities in rural areas.
• Coalition Politics in Jharkhand:
  • Jharkhand has a history of coalition governments due to the fragmented political landscape.
  • The JMM-led coalition government in 2024 reflects the party's ability to build alliances and address diverse political challenges.

The correct answer is 2 and 4 only. Key Points

• Conduct of elections (Option 1):
  • This provision does come under the Representation of People Act, 1951. It lays down the legal framework for conducting elections, including procedures for nomination, voting, and counting.
• Qualification and disqualification of voters (Option 2):
  • This provision does not fall under the Representation of People Act, 1951. The qualification and disqualification of voters are governed by the Constitution of India (Article 326), not by the RPA, 1951.
• Qualification and disqualification of MPs and MLAs (Option 3):
  • This provision does come under the Representation of People Act, 1951. The Act sets out the qualifications (such as age, nationality, and voter status) and disqualifications (such as criminal convictions and corrupt practices) for MPs and MLAs.
• Delimitation of constituencies (Option 4):
  • This provision does not come under the Representation of People Act, 1951. Delimitation refers to the process of redrawing boundaries for electoral constituencies. Although it is technically handled by the Delimitation Commission, the provisions related to it are part of the Representation of People Act, 1950. 
• Bye-elections (Option 5):
  • Bye-elections are covered under the Representation of People Act, 1951. 

The correct answer is Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

Key Points

• Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) emerged victorious in the Delhi Assembly Elections of 2015.
• It secured 67 out of 70 seats, creating a historic landslide victory.
• This was one of the biggest electoral victories in Delhi's political history, showcasing massive public support.
• The party's focus was on anti-corruption measures, better governance, and addressing local issues like education, healthcare, and public services.

The correct answer is Asom Gana Parishad.

Key Points

• Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) is a regional political party in Assam, India.
• The party was formed in 1985 after the Assam Accord was signed between the Indian government and the leaders of the Assam Movement.
• The AGP primarily represents the interests of the Assamese people and focuses on issues like illegal immigration and regional identity.
• The “Elephant” is the election symbol of this party, representing strength and regional identity.

Important Points

• The AGP emerged from the six-year-long Assam Movement (1979-1985), which sought to address the problem of illegal immigrants in Assam.
• The party’s agenda is rooted in preserving the cultural identity and heritage of the indigenous Assamese people.
• The Assam Accord, signed on 15 August 1985, marked the end of the Assam Movement and paved the way for the formation of the AGP.

Additional Information

• Bodo Land People’s Front (BPF): The BPF is a political party in Assam that primarily represents the Bodo ethnic community. It played a key role in the creation of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), a semi-autonomous region in Assam.
• All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF): The AIUDF is a political party in Assam that primarily represents the interests of the Muslim community. It was founded in 2005 by Maulana Badruddin Ajmal.
• Janata Dal (United): The JD(U) is a national political party primarily active in Bihar. It is a key ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in many states and follows a center-right political ideology.

The correct answer is West Bengal.

• In India, the 2019 Indian general election was held to constitute the 17th Lok Sabha between April and May 2019.
• There are 42 parliamentary constituencies in total in the state of West Bengal.

Key Points

Additional Information

• Article 79 of the Constitution of India provides that the Parliament for the Union, consisting of the President and the two houses, Rajya Sabha (the Council of States) and Lok Sabha (the People's House), shall be established.
• The Lok Sabha is made up of people's representatives chosen on the basis of adult suffrage by direct election.
• The maximum strength of the House is 550 members - 530 members represent the States, and 20 members represent the Union Territories.

Important Points

• Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of Lok Sabha seats i.e. 80.
• but, among the given options, West Bengal has the highest number of seats.

The correct answer is option 3, i.e. Janata Party. 

Key Points:

• Janta party announced the formation of a second backward class commission in 1978.
• Morarji Desai was an Indian independence activist and the Prime Minister of India from 1977 to 1979.
• He was also the first Prime Minister to head India's first non-Congress Government.
• He was the first PM to Demonetize India.
• The commission made to see the formation of second backward classes in 1978 was Mandal Commission.

The correct answer is the Election Commission of India.

• India has a multi-party system, where political parties are classified as National, state, or regional level parties.
• The status of the party is accorded by the Election Commission of India.

• Election Commission of India is a permanent Constitutional Body.
• The Election Commission was established in accordance with the Constitution on 25th January 1950.
• Originally the commission had only a Chief Election Commissioner. It currently consists of Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners.

• ​Constitutional Provision
  • Mentioned Under Part - XV.
  • Related Articles lies between 324 to329.
• The Constitution provides ECI, the power of superintendence, direction & control of elections to
  • Parliament 
  • State legislature
  • The office of president of India 
  • The Office of the  vice-president of India

The correct answer is Kerala.

Key Points

• The first-time use of EVMs occurred in the general election in Kerala in May 1982; however, the absence of a specific law prescribing its use led to the Supreme Court striking down that election. 
• Subsequently, in 1989, the Parliament amended the Representation of the People Act, 1951 to create a provision for the use of EVMs in the elections.
• A general consensus on its introduction could be reached only in 1998 and these were used in 25 Legislative Assembly constituencies spread across three states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Delhi. 

Additional Information

• The Electronic Voting Machine (EVM), the replacement of the ballot box is a mainstay in the electoral process.
• First conceived in 1977 in the Election Commission, the Electronics Corporation of India Ltd. (ECIL), Hyderabad was assigned the task to design and develop it.
• In 1979 a prototype was developed, which was demonstrated by the Election Commission before the representatives of political parties on 6th August 1980.
• The Bharat Electronic Ltd. (BEL), Bangalore, another public-sector undertaking, was co-opted along with ECIL to manufacture EVMs once a broad consensus was reached on its introduction.

The correct answer is the Bahujan Samaj Party.

• The Bahujan Samaj Party was founded by Kanshi Ram in 1984 and now Mayawati is the leader of this Party.
• In Uttar Pradesh, The BSP has its main base and it was the second-largest party in the 2019 Indian general election.
• National Congrees Party was founded in 1885 by A.O. Hume and its symbol is a picture of an open hand.
• Bhartiya Janta Party was founded on 6th April 1980  and its symbol is the lotus.
• The Rashtriya Janata Dal is a Bihar state base Party and it was founded in 1997 by Lalu Prasad Yadav and its symbol is Lantern.
• The Communist Party of India was formed in 26 December 1925 at Kanpur.
• The symbol of CPI is a hammer and sickle.

Additional Information

Major political parties and their symbols are as below-

The correct answer is Shyama Prasad Mukherjee.

• Shyama Prasad Mukherjee is one of the founder members of Bhartiya Jana Sangh.

Key Points

• The Bharatiya Jana Sangh was an Indian right-wing political party that existed from 1951 to 1977.
• In 1977, Bharatiya Jana Sangh merged with several other left, centre and right parties opposed to the Indian National Congress and formed the Janata Party.
• In 1980, the Jana Sangh faction broke away from Janata Party over the issue of dual membership and formed Bharatiya Janata Party.

Additional Information

The correct answer is 1951-52.

Key Points

• The first General Elections of India started on 25th October 1951 and continued till 21st February 1952.
• Elections were held on the basis of universal adult suffrage and anyone over the age of 21 years could cast his/her franchise.
• Before the elections, a mock election was held in September 1951 since most people of the country were unfamiliar with the election process.
• The INC won the elections in a big way.
• The first Election Commissioner of India was Sukumar Sen.
• Some Prominent winners were Jawahar Lal Nehru, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Sucheta Kripalani, Gulzari Lal Nanda, Kakasaheb Kalelkar, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, etc

Important Points

• Shyam Saran Negi was an Indian school teacher in Kalpa, Himachal Pradesh, who cast the first vote in the 1951 general election in India.

The correct answer is Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail.

Key Points

In the context of Elections in India, the term VVPAT stands for Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail.

• VVPAT is the system that allows voters to verify their votes.
• The VVPAT machine prints a slip along with the name of the candidate and the corresponding election symbol and automatically drops it in a sealed box.
• It was first introduced in India in 2013.
• VVPAT was first used in Noksen (assembly constituency) in Nagaland.
• It can be accessed by polling officers only.
• During the 2019 general election, VVPAT was introduced in all 543 Lok Sabha constituencies.

The correct option is 1 i.e Allow people to choose their representatives.

• The context of Indian democracy allows people to choose their representatives.
• Democracy is a universal value based on the freely expressed will of people to determine their own political, economic, social and cultural system .
• Essential elements of democracy:
  • Freedom and dignity of the citizens.
  • Respect for human rights.
  • Periodic, Free and Fair elections by universal suffrage.
• India in parliamentary democracy has a federal form of government at Central and State legislature to states w.r.t division of power between centres and states.
• "Democracy is the government of the people, by the people, for the people" was said by Abraham Lincoln.

The correct answer is Hammer and Sickle.

Key Points

• The Communist Party of India (Marxist) is one of the national parties of India.
  • It was formed at the Seventh Congress of the Communist Party of India held in Calcutta in 1964.
  • Hammer and Sickle is the party symbol of the Communist Party of India (M).
  • The CPI(M) has representation in the legislative assemblies in the states of Kerala, West Bengal, Tripura, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Odisha & Maharashtra.
  • All India Democratic Women's Association is the women's wing of the CPIM (M).

Additional Information

• 'Lotus flower' is the party symbol of the Bhartiya Janta Party.
• 'Elephant' is the party symbol of the Bahujan Samaj Party.
• 'Broom' is the party symbol of the Aam Aadmi Party.