Elections: the Election Commission, the franchise, parties and the anti-defection law

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Free questions

1. Question 1

   Consider the following statements on the grounds of disqualification for defection. 1. Voluntarily giving up party membership is a ground. 2. Voting against the party's direction without prior permission is a ground. 3. An independent member who joins a party is not disqualified. Which of these are correct?

   1. A. 2 only
   2. B. 1 and 2 only
   3. C. 1 and 3 only
   4. D. 1, 2 and 3
   Answer and explanation

   ✓ Correct answer: B. 1 and 2 only

   Giving up membership, or voting or abstaining against the party's direction without permission, are grounds; an independent member who joins a party is also disqualified, so 3 is wrong.

   Source: அரசியல் அறிவியல், மேல்நிலை முதலாம் ஆண்டு, தமிழ் வழி (Political Science, Standard XI, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (அலகு 11 தேர்தல் மற்றும் பிரதிநிதித்துவம், p. 226 (PDF p. 234))

2. Question 2

   On which day is National Voters' Day observed in India?

   1. A. 26 January
   2. B. 25 January
   3. C. 25 October
   4. D. 10 July
   Answer and explanation

   ✓ Correct answer: B. 25 January

   National Voters' Day is observed on 25 January; 26 January is Republic Day.

   Source: சமூக அறிவியல், ஒன்பதாம் வகுப்பு, தமிழ் வழி (Social Science, Standard IX, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (குடிமையியல் அலகு 2 தேர்தல், அரசியல் கட்சிகள், அழுத்தக் குழுக்கள், p. 262 (PDF p. 268))