MCQs on One Nation, One Election
by Yogi P - January 3, 2025
MCQs on One Nation, One Election
Q 1: What is the primary concept behind “One Nation, One Election”?
- A Holding only Lok Sabha elections once every five years.
- B Conducting State Assembly and Lok Sabha elections separately.
- C Synchronizing State Assembly and Lok Sabha elections to occur simultaneously.
- D Eliminating state elections entirely.
Answer: (C) Synchronizing State Assembly and Lok Sabha elections to occur simultaneously.
Q 2: When did India initially practice simultaneous elections post-independence?
- A 1951-1967
- B 1971-1985
- C 1960-1970
- D 1980-1990
Answer: (A) 1951-1967
Q 3: Which of the following is NOT an advantage of “One Nation, One Election”?
- A Reduced cost of conducting elections.
- B Higher voter turnouts.
- C Increased frequency of Model Code of Conduct.
- D Better governance due to fewer interruptions.
Answer: (C) Increased frequency of Model Code of Conduct.
Q 4: Which country mentioned in the blog also holds simultaneous national and provincial elections?
- A Australia
- B Canada
- C South Africa
- D New Zealand
Answer: (C) South Africa
Q 5: What could be a potential challenge with simultaneous elections?
- A Fewer EVMs will be needed.
- B Specific state issues might get overshadowed by national narratives.
- C Political parties will have more time to campaign.
- D Voters will have fewer representatives to choose from.
Answer: (B) Specific state issues might get overshadowed by national narratives.
