EPFO Exam Model Questions : General Awareness (Set-15)

EPFO Exam Model Questions : General Awareness

1. Consider the following statements.

(1) The Election commission is a permanent and an independent body established by the Parliament.
(2) The appointment of the Chief election Commissioner and other election commissioners shall be made by the President.
(3) The condition of service and tenure of office of the Election Commissioners shall be determined by the Parliament.

Which of the statement given above is / are correct.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 & 3 only
(d) All of the above

2. Consider the following statements.

(1) The removal of the Chief Election Commissioner is similar as the removal of a Judge of Supreme Court.
(2) The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed by the President on the basis of a resolution passed to that effect by both the houses of parliament with a special majority.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct.

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

3. Consider the following statements with regards to powers & functions of the Election Commission.

(1) The Election Commission will notify the dates and schedules of elections and to scrutinise the nomination papers.
(2) To determine the territorial areas of the electoral constituencies through­out the country on the basis of the delimination commission Act of parliament.
(3) To advise the President on matters relating to the disqualifications of the member of the state legislature.

Select the correct code given below.

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

4. Consider the following statements.

(1) The Chief Election Commissioner holds office for a term of six years.
(2) The Chief Election Commissioner holds office till he attains the age of 63 years.
(3) Election Commissioner & Chief Election Commissioner draw salaries and allowances at par with those of the judges of the Supreme Court.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct.

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 & 3 only
(c) 2 & 3 only
(d) All of the above

5. Consider the following statements.

(1) Lowering the voting age to 18 year by amending Article 326.
(2) No candidate can contest to Lok Sabha from more than two constituencies except in Union Territory.
(3) The President can extend the National emergency on the recommendation of the Election Commission.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 & 2 only
(c) 1 & 3 only
(d) All of the above

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ANS: 1(b), 2(c), 3(d), 4(b), 5(a)