set standards across the country.
6. The 'Model Code of Conduct' comes into force:
a) When the Parliament is dissolved.
b) Immediately after the election schedule is announced.
c) On the day the results are declared.
d) Six months before the elections.
Answer: b) Immediately after the election schedule is announced.
Explanation: The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India to regulate the conduct of political parties and candidates. It comes into effect as soon as the Election Commission announces the election schedule and remains in force until the election process is completed.
7. Which act is often referred to as the "Hindu Code Bill"?
a) The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
b) The Hindu Succession Act, 1956
c) Both a and b are part of it
d) The Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956
Answer: c) Both a and b are part of it
Explanation: The term "Hindu Code Bill" refers to a comprehensive set of laws that were passed in the 1950s to reform and codify Hindu personal law. It primarily includes the Hindu Marriage Act (1955), the Hindu Succession Act (1956), the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act (1956), and the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act (1956).
8. The reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and women in Panchayats is provided for in:
a) The Directive Principles of State Policy
b) A separate law enacted by each state
c) The 73rd Amendment Act itself
d) Orders from the State Governor
Answer: c) The 73rd Amendment Act itself
Explanation: The 73rd Amendment Act mandates the reservation of seats. Article 243D provides for the reservation of seats for SCs and STs in proportion to their population and not less than one-third of the total seats for women (including a share for women from SC/ST communities).
9. The 'Right to Information Act' was passed in the year:
a) 2002
b) 2005
c) 2007
d) 2010
Answer: b) 2005
Explanation: The Right to Information (RTI) Act was passed by the Parliament of India in 2005. It empowers citizens to seek information from public authorities, promoting transparency and accountability in the working of the government.
10. Which article of the Constitution gives the Election Commission the power to supervise elections?
a) Article 324
b) Article 352
c) Article 356
d) Article 360
Answer: a) Article 324
Explanation: Article 324 of the Indian Constitution vests the superintendence, direction, and control of elections in the Election Commission of India. This includes elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of the President and Vice-President.