Election Commission of India MCQ — 3 Practice Questions with Answers

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Q1. Consider the following two statements about the April 23, 2026 Phase 1 polls: 1) The Election Commission of India recorded the highest-ever assembly polling percentage since Independence in both Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Phase 1. 2) Counting of votes for both states is scheduled for May 4, 2026, which has been declared a dry day in poll-bound states and Union Territories. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only

B 2 only

C Neither 1 nor 2

D Both 1 and 2 Correct

Explanation

Both statements are correct. CEC Gyanesh Kumar said the final voter turnout of 84.69 per cent in Tamil Nadu and 91.78 per cent in West Bengal Phase 1 were the highest-ever assembly polling percentages since Independence in both states. The ECI has fixed counting for both states on May 4, 2026 and declared that day a dry day in poll-bound states and Union Territories.

Q2. With reference to the Phase 1 Assembly elections held on April 23, 2026, consider the following statements: 1) Polling for all 234 seats of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly was held in a single phase on this day. 2) West Bengal completed polling for all 294 of its constituencies on the same day. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A Both 1 and 2

B 2 only

C 1 only Correct

D Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: Tamil Nadu polled for all its 234 assembly seats in a single phase on April 23, 2026. Statement 2 is incorrect: West Bengal voted only in Phase 1 on April 23, 2026 — covering more than half of its 294 seats; the remaining seats are scheduled to vote in Phase 2 on April 29, 2026, and counting for both states is on May 4, 2026.

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding Supreme Court orders dated April 16, 2026: 1. The Court directed all citizens to vote in elections, holding that voting is a constitutional duty. 2. The Court dismissed a challenge to the Election Commission of India's pre-poll transfer of West Bengal IAS and IPS officers, affirming the Commission's powers under Article 324. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only

B 2 only Correct

C Both 1 and 2

D Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect — the Supreme Court rejected a Public Interest Litigation seeking to make voting compulsory, holding that voting in India remains a voluntary right and citizens cannot be compelled to vote. Statement 2 is correct — the Court dismissed the challenge to the Election Commission's pre-poll transfer of West Bengal IAS and IPS officers and affirmed its superintendence and control of elections under Article 324.

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