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Past Questions — 2026
According to the State of Mizoram Act, 1986, which of the following is the competent authority to make rules to give effect to the provisions of the Act?
A)
the State Council of Ministers
B)
the State Legislative Assembly of Mizoram
C)
the Central Government
D)
the Government of Mizoram
Under the State of Mizoram Act, 1986, the rule-making power to give effect to the provisions of the Act is vested in the Government of Mizoram. Therefore, the competent authority is the Government of Mizoram. The other options are incorrect because the State Council of Ministers does not separately exercise statutory rule-making power, the State Legislative Assembly enacts laws but does not make rules under this Act, and the Central Government is not the authority designated for this purpose under the Act.
How many persons can a candidate at an election appoint to be his election agent?
A)
two
B)
one
C)
three
D)
five
Under the election law, a candidate can appoint only one person as his election agent at a time. An election agent acts on behalf of the candidate in election-related matters. Therefore, the correct answer is one. The other options are incorrect because the law does not permit appointing two, three, or five election agents simultaneously.
Every order made under Section 47 of the State of Mizoram Act, 1986 shall be laid before:
A)
the Legislative Assembly of Mizoram
B)
the Lok Sabha
C)
the Rajya Sabha
D)
both Houses of the Parliament
Section 47 of the State of Mizoram Act, 1986 provides that every order made under that section shall be laid before the Legislative Assembly of Mizoram. The other options are incorrect because the provision is for the State Legislature, not Parliament or either House separately.
Which of the following candidates should be listed first in the ‘ list of contesting candidates’ published after the last day of withdrawal?
A)
Candidates of registered political parties
B)
Candidates of recognized political parties
C)
Independent Candidates
D)
Candidates who are registered voters outside the constituency
After the last date of withdrawal, the list of contesting candidates is published in a prescribed order. Candidates of recognized political parties are listed first, followed by candidates of registered political parties and then independents. Therefore, the correct answer is candidates of recognized political parties.
Which of the following is not provided under The Representation of the People Act, 1951?
A)
conduct of elections to the Houses of Parliament
B)
conduct of elections to House or Houses of the Legislature of each State
C)
corrupt practices and other offences at or in connection with elections
D)
Preparation of electoral rolls
The Representation of the People Act, 1951 mainly provides for the conduct of elections to Parliament and State Legislatures, and also deals with corrupt practices and electoral offences. Preparation of electoral rolls is not under the 1951 Act; it is primarily covered by the Representation of the People Act, 1950. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.
The total period allotted on any one day for polling at an election in a Parliamentary or Assembly constituency shall not be less than:
A)
twelve hours
B)
eight hours
C)
seven hours
D)
eight hours with 1 hour break
Under the election rules, the total period allotted for polling on any one day in a Parliamentary or Assembly constituency shall not be less than 8 hours. Therefore, option (b) is correct. Options (a), (c), and (d) do not match the prescribed minimum polling duration.
A general election shall be held for the purpose of constituting a new House of the People:
A)
before the expiration of the duration of the existing House or on its dissolution.
B)
on the expiration of the duration of the existing House or on its dissolution.
C)
within six months after the expiration of the duration of the existing House or on its dissolution
D)
as and when the Election Commission decides after the expiration of the duration
Under Article 83(2) of the Constitution of India, the House of the People (Lok Sabha) is elected for five years unless dissolved earlier, and a general election must be held on the expiration of its duration or on its dissolution. Option (a) is wrong because it says 'before the expiration,' which is not the constitutional wording. Option (c) is incorrect because there is no six-month waiting period. Option (d) is wrong because the Election Commission does not decide the timing independently of the constitutional requirement.
The State of Mizoram Act, 1986 is an Act of:
A)
The Legislative Assembly of Mizoram
B)
The Government of Mizoram
C)
The Indian Parliament
D)
The Government of Assam
The State of Mizoram Act, 1986 was enacted by the Parliament of India. It is a Central Act through which the Union Territory of Mizoram was accorded statehood. Therefore, the correct option is (c). Option (a) is incorrect because the Mizoram Legislative Assembly did not enact this law. Option (b) is incorrect because the State Government does not pass Acts of this constitutional nature. Option (d) is incorrect because the Government of Assam had no legislative authority to make this Act.
The Representation of the People Act, 1951 was enacted on:
A)
26th January, 1951
B)
15th August, 1951
C)
27th July,1951
D)
17th July, 1951
The Representation of the People Act, 1951 received the President’s assent and was enacted on 17 July 1951. Hence, option (d) is correct. The other dates are incorrect because 26 January 1951 is Republic Day, 15 August 1951 is Independence Day, and 27 July 1951 is not the enactment date of this Act.
Which of the following is responsible for the conduct of elections to Parliament and State Legislatures?
A)
The Parliament
B)
State Election Commission
C)
Chief Justice of India
D)
Election Commission of India
The Election Commission of India is the constitutional authority responsible for conducting elections to the Parliament and the State Legislatures under Article 324 of the Indian Constitution. The Parliament does not conduct elections, the State Election Commission deals with local body elections, and the Chief Justice of India has no role in conducting these elections.
The Third Schedule to the Representation of the People Act, 1950 shows:
A)
Allocation of Seats in the House of the People
B)
Total number of Seats in the Legislative Assemblies
C)
Allocation of Seats in the Legislative Councils
D)
Local authorities for purposes of elections to Legislative Councils
The Representation of the People Act, 1950 contains schedules dealing with electoral matters. The Third Schedule specifies the local authorities for the purpose of elections to the Legislative Councils. Hence option (d) is correct. Options (a), (b), and (c) relate to other provisions/schedules concerning seat allocation, not the Third Schedule.
As per Section 9 of the State of Mizoram Act, 1986, the sitting member of the House of the People representing the constituency for Mizoram shall be deemed to have been elected to the House of the people by that constituency under:
A)
sub-clause (a) of clause (3) of Article 81
B)
sub-clause (a) of clause (1) of Article 81
C)
sub-clause (b) of clause (3) of Article 81
D)
sub-clause (c) of clause (3) of Article 81
Section 9 of the State of Mizoram Act, 1986 provides that the sitting member of the House of the People representing the constituency for Mizoram is deemed to have been elected to the House of the People by that constituency under sub-clause (a) of clause (3) of Article 81. Hence option (a) is correct. The other options cite the wrong clause/sub-clause of Article 81.
The qualifying date with reference to which a person’s age is determined for enrolment in the electoral roll is:
A)
1st October of the year
B)
1st April of the year
C)
1st July of the year
D)
1st January of every year
Under the electoral roll rules in India, the qualifying date for determining whether a person has attained the prescribed age for enrolment is 1st January of the relevant year. Therefore, a person must be 18 years of age on or before 1st January to be eligible for inclusion in that year’s electoral roll. The other dates listed are not the standard qualifying date for electoral roll enrolment.
A person can be registered in an electoral roll:
A)
in more than one constituency
B)
if he is an ordinary resident in the constituency
C)
more than once in a constituency
D)
if he owns a house in the constituency though he does not reside there.
Under the Representation of the People Act and electoral roll rules, a person is eligible to be registered in the electoral roll of the constituency where he is an ordinary resident. A person cannot be registered in more than one constituency or more than once in the same constituency. Mere ownership of a house without ordinary residence does not make a person eligible for registration there.
Normally, candidates at an election are required to lodge their account of election expenses with the district election officer within:
A)
15 days from the date of election of the returned candidate
B)
30 days from the date of election of the returned candidate
C)
10 days from the date of election of the returned candidate
D)
60 days from the date of election of the returned candidate
Under Section 78 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, every contesting candidate must lodge an account of election expenses with the District Election Officer within 30 days of the date on which the returned candidate is declared elected. Hence, option (b) is correct. The other periods given (15, 10, and 60 days) are not the statutory time limit.
Who gives public notice of an intended election inviting nominations of candidates for such election and specifying the place at which the nomination papers are to be delivered?
A)
The Chief Electoral Officer
B)
The Election Officer
C)
The Returning Officer
D)
The District Election Officer
Under the election rules, the public notice of an intended election inviting nominations and specifying where nomination papers are to be delivered is issued by the Returning Officer. The Chief Electoral Officer and District Election Officer supervise election administration at broader levels, while the Election Officer is not the designated authority for this specific statutory notice.
In the State of Mizoram Act, 1986 “appointed day” means:
A)
the day of the signing of the Peace Accord.
B)
the day the MNF officially surrendered
C)
the day which the Central Government, by notification appointed in the Official Gazette.
D)
the day theParliament enacted the Act
In the State of Mizoram Act, 1986, the term “appointed day” is defined as the day notified by the Central Government in the Official Gazette. This is the formal legal meaning used in the Act. The other options are incorrect because the definition does not refer to the signing of the Peace Accord, the MNF surrender, or the date of enactment of the Act.
In which Section of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 are special provisions for citizens of India residing outside India given?
A)
Section 15
B)
Section 20
C)
Section 21
D)
Section 20A
The special provisions for citizens of India residing outside India are given in Section 20A of the Representation of the People Act, 1950. This section was inserted to provide for registration of such overseas Indian citizens in the electoral roll, subject to conditions. Section 15 deals with electoral rolls for assembly constituencies, Section 20 concerns disqualifications for registration in an electoral roll, and Section 21 deals with preparation and revision of electoral rolls.
A person shall be disqualified for registration in an electoral roll if he:
A)
is a citizen of India
B)
is of sound mind
C)
is for the time being disqualified from voting under the provisions of any law relating to corrupt practices and other offences in connection with elections.
D)
is more than 18 years.
Under the electoral roll law, a person is disqualified for registration if he is currently disqualified from voting under any law relating to corrupt practices and other election offences. Option (c) states this correctly. Option (a) is wrong because being a citizen of India is a basic requirement, not a disqualification. Option (b) is wrong because being of sound mind is normally a condition for eligibility, not disqualification. Option (d) is wrong because a person below 18 years is not eligible, but the statement says 'more than 18 years,' which is not a disqualification.
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