Indian Polity · Chapter 30 of 36

Election Commission: BPSC Prelims PYQs

7 previous-year questions on Election Commission, asked 1996–2022. Each one opens to its answer and explanation.

1. 1. 66th BPSC Prelims 2020

   Which Article in the Indian Constitution is related with the establishment of the Election Commission of India?

   1. AArticle 324
   2. BArticle 148
   3. CArticle 342
   4. DArticle 325
   5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

2. 2. 65th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2020

   What is the special election held to fill a vacancy in the legislature called?

   1. AGeneral election
   2. BBy-election
   3. CMid-term elections
   4. DReferendum
   5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

3. 3. 48th–52nd BPSC Prelims 2008

   The Lower age limit of voters of Union and State Legislature was reduced from 21 years to 18 years by

   1. A57th Amendment, 1987
   2. B60th Amendment, 1988
   3. C61st Amendment, 1989
   4. D65th Amendment, 1990
   Answer and explanation →

4. 4. 41st BPSC Prelims 1996

   The voting age in general elections was reduced from 21 years to 18 years by-

   1. AThe 73rd Amendment
   2. BThe 62nd Amendment
   3. CThe 61st Amendment
   4. DThe 71st Amendment
   Answer and explanation →

5. 5. 67th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2022

   If 'One Nation One Election' is to be realized in India, which Article of the Indian Constitution will require an amendment?

   1. AArticle 83
   2. BArticle 172
   3. CArticle 356
   4. DArticle 246
   5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

6. 6. 44th BPSC Prelims 2000

   Who has the authority to grant national or regional party status to the various political parties in India?

   1. AParliament
   2. BPresident
   3. CElection Commission
   4. DSupreme Court
   Answer and explanation →

7. 7. 65th BPSC Prelims 2019

   What is the version of the machine VVPAT used for voting in India?

   1. AM1
   2. BZ1
   3. CM3
   4. DZ3
   5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →