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Election Commission: 32 previous year questions

UPSC has asked 32 questions on Election Commission between 1979 and 2026: CSE 16 · CDS 9 · NDA 3 · CAPF 2 · EPFO (AO/EO) 1 · CISF (LDCE) 1. 12 of them came after 2015, so this is a live topic examiners keep returning to. 16 were set in Civil Services Prelims; the rest come from UPSC's other papers, which draw on the same question bank.

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CAPF2024Election CommissionOn card POL 10·1

Which of the following statements with regard to the Anoop Barenwal v. Union of India (2023) case is/are correct ? 1. The case was heard by a Constitutional Bench 2. According to the judgment, the grounds for removal of Election Commissioners shall be the same as the Chief Justice of India Select the answer using the code given below:

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Answer A (official UPSC key)Anoop Baranwal v. Union of India (2023) → heard by a Constitution Bench | NOT: EC removal grounds made the same as the CJI's
NDA2024 · 1Election CommissionOn card POL 10·1

Who among the following is the Chairman of the Committee constituted by the Government of India to examine the issue of holding simultaneous elections in the country and to make recommendations thereon ?

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Answer C (official UPSC key)Chairman of the committee on simultaneous elections → former President Ram Nath Kovind
EPFO (AO/EO)2023Election CommissionOn card POL 10·1

Which one of the following was not recommended by the Dinesh Goswami Committee (1990) ?

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Answer B (official UPSC key)NOT a Dinesh Goswami (1990) recommendation → Election Commission members appointed on advice of a PM + Leader of Opposition committee
CDS2022 · 1Election CommissionOn card POL 10·1

Which one of the following statements with regard to the Election Commission is not correct ?

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Answer B (official UPSC key)Election Commission → NOT correct: an Election Commissioner can be removed without the CEC's recommendation
CISF (LDCE)2022Election CommissionOn card POL 10·1

Which of the following is not among the functions of the Election Commission of India ?

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Answer D (official UPSC key)NOT a function of the ECI → conducting elections to local bodies like municipalities
CDS2021 · 1Election CommissionOn card POL 10·1

Which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. The elections to the Panchayat are conducted by the State Election Commission. 2. The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Chief Election Commissioner of India. 3. The State Legislatures have the power to make laws on all matters relating to Panchayat elections. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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Answer D (official UPSC key)Panchayat elections conducted by the State Election Commission | State Legislatures make laws on Panchayat elections | NOT: State Election Commissioner appointed by the CEC
CDS2018 · 2Election CommissionOn card POL 10·1

Which of the following is not under the powers and functions of the Election Commission of India?

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Answer D (official UPSC key)NOT a power of the ECI → appointing Regional Commissioners to assist it
CSE2017Election CommissionOn card POL 10·1

Consider the following statements : 1. The Election Commission of India is a five-member body. 2. The 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 recognised political parties. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Answer D (official UPSC key)ECI resolves disputes over splits/mergers of recognised parties | NOT: a five-member body | NOT: Home Ministry decides election schedules
CDS2014 · 2Election CommissionOn card POL 10·1

Consider the following statements about State Election Commission? 1. The State Election Commissioner shall be appointed by the Governor of the State. 2. The State Election Commission shall have the power of even preparing the electoral rolls besides the power of superintendence, direction and control of election to the panchayats. 3. The State Election Commissioner cannot be removed in any manner from his office until he demits himself or completes his tenure. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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Answer B (official UPSC key)State Election Commissioner → appointed by the Governor | SEC prepares electoral rolls and superintends Panchayat elections | NOT: cannot be removed in any manner before tenure ends
CAPF2010Election CommissionOn card POL 10·1

Which one of the following statements is not correct ?

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Answer C (official UPSC key)NOT correct → possessing an Election Photo Identity Card is compulsory for voting
CSE2004Election CommissionOn card POL 10·1

Consider the following tasks: [2004] 1. Superintendence, direction and conduct of free and fair elections 2. Preparation of electoral rolls for all elections to the Parliament, state Legislatures and the Office of the President and the Vice-President 3. Giving recognition to political, parties and allotting election symbols to political parties and individuals contesting the election. 4. Proclamation of final verdict in case of election disputes Which of the above are the functions of the Election Commission of India?

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Answer A (official UPSC key)ECI functions → superintendence of free and fair elections | preparing electoral rolls | recognising parties and allotting symbols | NOT: final verdict on election disputes
CSE2002Election CommissionOn card POL 10·1

Consider the following statements with reference to India: [2002] 1. The Chief Election Commission and other Election Commissioners enjoy equal powers but receive unequal salaries 2. The Chief Election Commissioner is entitled to the same salary as is provided to a judge of the Supreme Court 3. The Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on like grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court 4. The term of office of the Election Commissioner is five years from the date he assumes his office or till the day he attains the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier Which of these statements are correct?

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Answer B (official UPSC key)CEC → same salary as an SC judge | removed only like an SC judge | NOT: CEC and ECs have unequal salaries | NOT: EC term five years or age 62
CSE2001Election CommissionOn card POL 10·1

Consider the following statements regarding the political parties in India: 1. The Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides for the registration of political parties 2. Registration of political parties is carried out by the Election Commission 3. A national level political party is one which is recognized in four or more states 4. During the 1999 general elections, there were six national and 48 state level parties recognised by the Election commission Which of these statement are correct?

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Answer D (official UPSC key)Political parties → RPA 1951 provides for registration | ECI registers parties | national party recognised in four or more States | 1999: six national and 48 State parties
CSE1994Election CommissionOn card POL 10·1

Which of the following is/are among the functions of the Election Commission of India? 1. Conduct of election for the posts of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker, Lok Sabha and the Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha. 2. Conduct of election to the Corporations and Municipalities. 3. Deciding on all doubts and disputes arising out of the elections. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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Answer D (official UPSC key)NOT ECI functions → Speaker/Deputy Speaker/Deputy Chairman elections | municipal elections | deciding all election disputes
CSE1991Election Commission

Which one of the following statements is true?

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Answer D (official UPSC key)Verified fact to follow.
CSE1984Election CommissionOn card POL 10·1

Match the following: A. Chief Election Commissioner 1. Elected by members of Rajya Sabha B. Speaker of Lok Sabha 2. Appointed by the President C. Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha 3. Elected by members of Lok Sabha Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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Answer B (official UPSC key)CEC → appointed by the President | Lok Sabha Speaker → elected by Lok Sabha members | RS Deputy Chairman → elected by Rajya Sabha members

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