Congress Claims Amit Shah Is 'Under Pressure' During Debate
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मुख्य तथ्य
Rahul Gandhi challenged Amit Shah to a debate on 'vote chori'.
Congress contested Amit Shah's allegations regarding Jawaharlal Nehru's election as Congress president in 1946.
Congress claimed Amit Shah was 'under pressure' during the Lok Sabha debate.
UPSC परीक्षा के दृष्टिकोण
Constitutional provisions related to elections
Electoral reforms committees and their recommendations
Role of the Election Commission of India
दृश्य सामग्री
Electoral Reforms in India: A Timeline
This timeline highlights key milestones in electoral reforms in India, providing context to the current debates and discussions.
Electoral reforms in India have been a continuous process aimed at improving the fairness, transparency, and inclusivity of the electoral system.
- 1950Representation of the People Act, 1950 enacted
- 1951Representation of the People Act, 1951 enacted
- 1961Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 formulated
- 1988Voting age reduced from 21 to 18 years
- 1993Introduction of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)
- 2013Introduction of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT)
- 2017Electoral Bonds scheme introduced for political funding
- 2024Lok Sabha debate on electoral reforms; Congress claims Amit Shah is 'under pressure'
और जानकारी
पृष्ठभूमि
नवीनतम घटनाक्रम
बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (MCQ)
1. Which of the following statements accurately reflects the historical context of the election of the Congress President, as referenced in the news article?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: C
The Congress party is contesting Amit Shah's claims regarding the 1946 Congress President election, stating that no election took place. Therefore, option C is the most accurate reflection of the news.
2. Consider the following statements regarding the Election Commission of India (ECI): 1. The ECI is a constitutional body responsible for conducting free and fair elections. 2. The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office only through a process of impeachment similar to that of a Supreme Court judge. 3. The ECI has the power to disqualify candidates found guilty of electoral malpractices. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: D
All three statements are correct. The ECI is a constitutional body (Article 324), the CEC's removal process is similar to that of a Supreme Court judge, and the ECI can disqualify candidates.
3. In the context of electoral reforms in India, which of the following committees/commissions is NOT directly associated with recommendations on electoral processes?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: C
The Vohra Committee (1993) focused on the nexus between criminals, politicians, and bureaucrats, while the other committees (Tarkunde, Dinesh Goswami, and Indrajit Gupta) specifically addressed electoral reforms.
4. Assertion (A): Debates on electoral reforms are crucial for maintaining the integrity of the democratic process. Reason (R): Electoral malpractices and manipulation can undermine public trust in the government and its institutions. In the context of the above statements, which of the following is correct?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: A
Both the assertion and the reason are true, and the reason correctly explains why debates on electoral reforms are important. Electoral malpractices erode public trust, making reforms necessary.
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