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Indian Constitution at Work

Class 11 · Polity

Ch 3 · Election and Representation

Real UPSC Prelims questions from 2016–2026, linked to this book. Try each one first, then open the answer. 2026 answers follow UPSC's provisional answer key.

Prelims 2017 · Q86

Right to vote and to be elected in India is a

(a)Fundamental Right
(b)Natural Right
(c)Constitutional Right
(d)Legal Right

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UPSC's answer: (c)

NCERT answers it: Class 11 Indian Constitution at Work, Ch 3 (Election and Representation).

Indian Constitution at Work (ch 3): the Constitution guarantees every adult citizen the right to vote, and the same holds for contesting elections. But these rights are not among the Fundamental Rights (ch 2). So (c).

Hindi version: UPSC's official question paper (2017), question 86 ↗

Prelims 2017 · Q90

Consider the following statements:

1.The Election Commission of India is a five-member body.
2.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?

(a)1 and 2 only
(b)2 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)3 only

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UPSC's answer: (d)

NCERT answers it: Class 11 Indian Constitution at Work, Ch 3 (Election and Representation).

Indian Constitution at Work (ch 3): since 1993 the Election Commission has had the Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners, not five members. The Commission itself prepares the election schedule. Statements 1 and 2 are false. So (d).

Beyond NCERT: statement 3 is true. Under para 15 of the Election Symbols Order, 1968, the Election Commission decides which rival group, if any, is the recognised party. Its decision binds them all. Source: The Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968, para 15 (legislative.gov.in)

Hindi version: UPSC's official question paper (2017), question 90 ↗

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