ONE NATION ONE ELECTION Flashcards

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WHAT IS ONE NATION ONE ELECTION?

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IT IS A SYSTEM WHERE BOTH THE PARLIAMENTARY AND THE STATE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS WILL BE HELD SIMULTANEOUSLY.

As per the constitution,elections are meant to be held simultaneously.

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When did the ONOE system collapse in India?

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After 1967 ,due to premature dissolution of some state assemblies in 1968 ans 1969.

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Till when was the simultaneous system of elections maintained?

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From 1951(1st general elections) to 1967.
1951-57  ,1957-62, 1962-67.
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When was the 1st Lok Sabha dissolved?

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1970(Indira Gandhi cabinet)

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What are the major articles governing the elections?

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Article-83-Duration of both the houses of the parliament
Article-85-dissolution of Lok Sabha by president
Article-172-duration of state legislature
Article 174-dissolution of state assemblies
Article 356-Presidents rule

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Major legislation governing the elections?Who is the current CEC?

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The Representation of People act 1951

CEC-Sushil Chandra -24th

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When was the election commission of India formed?who was the 1st CEC,Legislation and article that governs the election commission of India?

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25th Jan 1950
1st CEC-Sukumar Sen
Article 324 and The Representation of People act 1951

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Who elects the CEC,what is his tenure and who removes him?

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Appointed by President
Removed by President
Tenure-6 years (MAX age-65 years old)

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Who are the 2 election commissioner of India?

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Rajiv Kumar Election Commissioner of India.

Anup Chandra Pandey Election Commissioner of India.

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