Article 324 MCQ — 96 Practice Questions with Answers

Q1. Consider the following statements: 1. Article 324(2) itself uses the phrase Chief Election Commissioner. 2. The 2023 Act defines Election Commissioner as any other Election Commissioner appointed under clause (2) of Article 324 and in accordance with that Act. 3. Article 324(3) says the senior-most Governor acts as Chairman of the Election Commission when other Election Commissioners are appointed. 4. The 2023 Act defines Selection Committee as the body that recommends appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q2. Consider the following statements about appointment qualifications and tenure under the 2023 Act: 1. The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners must be appointed from persons holding or having held a post equivalent to Secretary to the Government of India. 2. They must be persons of integrity with knowledge of and experience in management and conduct of elections. 3. They are eligible for re-appointment after completing a six-year term. 4. Where an Election Commissioner is appointed as Chief Election Commissioner, the aggregate term as Election Commissioner and Chief Election Commissioner cannot exceed six years. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q3. Consider the following statements about Regional Commissioners under Article 324: 1. The President may appoint Regional Commissioners before each general election to the House of the People. 2. The President may appoint Regional Commissioners before each general election to the Legislative Assembly of each State. 3. Appointment of Regional Commissioners under Article 324 requires consultation with the Election Commission. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q4. Consider the following statements about Regional Commissioners under Article 324: 1. They may be appointed before each general election to the House of the People. 2. They may be appointed before each general election to the Legislative Assembly of each State. 3. In a State having a Legislative Council, they may be appointed before the first general election and thereafter before each biennial election to that Council. 4. They are appointed by the Governor after consultation with the Chief Minister. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q5. Consider the following statements about judicial review and Article 324 powers: 1. The Supreme Court has observed that courts can veto illegal action of the Election Commission. 2. The Supreme Court has recognised that the Election Commission can postpone an election in disturbed conditions. 3. The Court has linked Article 324 powers with recognition of political parties and the symbols order. 4. The Court has held that all Article 324 decisions are immune from judicial scrutiny. Which of the statements given above are correct?