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Topic 006 · Answers

ECI and State Election Commissions meet

All 10 answers, each with its Book 1 RATNA fact. Try the questions first

  1. Question 1Answer B

    On which date did the ECI host the National Round Table Conference of State Election Commissioners?

    • 24 January 2026
    • Correct answer: 24 February 2026
    • 14 February 2026
    • 24 March 2026

    Core Trigger: On 24 February 2026 the Election Commission of India hosted a National Round Table Conference of State Election Commissioners at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 006, point 1

  2. Question 2Answer D

    The conference was the first such meeting since which year?

    • 1989
    • 2009
    • 1993
    • Correct answer: 1999

    Rarity: It was the first such meeting since 1999.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 006, point 2

  3. Question 3Answer C

    Who chaired the conference?

    • Rajiv Kumar
    • Sukumar Sen
    • Correct answer: Gyanesh Kumar
    • Sushil Chandra

    Current Head: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar chaired the conference.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 006, point 3

  4. Question 4Answer A

    Consider the statements: 1. State Election Commissioners attended the conference. 2. Chief Secretaries of all States attended the conference. Which is/are correct?

    • Correct answer: Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    Attendees: State Election Commissioners and Chief Electoral Officers from all States and Union Territories attended.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 006, point 4

  5. Question 5Answer C

    What was the purpose of the conference?

    • Merging the ECI and SECs
    • Drafting a new Representation Act
    • Correct answer: Aligning electoral processes and logistics
    • Delimiting constituencies

    Meeting Aim: The purpose was to align electoral processes and logistics.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 006, point 5

  6. Question 6Answer C

    Consider the statements: 1. The ECI and the SECs are separate bodies. 2. They have separate election mandates. Which is/are correct?

    • Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Correct answer: Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    Stakeholders: The ECI and the SECs are separate bodies with separate election mandates.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 006, point 6

  7. Question 7Answer D

    At which venue was the conference held?

    • Vigyan Bhavan
    • Yashobhoomi
    • India Habitat Centre
    • Correct answer: Bharat Mandapam

    Venue: Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 006, point 8

  8. Question 8Answer C

    On what date was the Election Commission of India established?

    • 26 January 1950
    • 15 August 1947
    • Correct answer: 25 January 1950
    • 25 January 1951

    Founded: The Election Commission of India was established on 25 January 1950.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 006, point 9

  9. Question 9Answer A

    In Mohinder Singh Gill v Chief Election Commissioner (1978), what did the Supreme Court say about Article 324?

    • Correct answer: Plenary powers where law is silent
    • Only advisory powers
    • Power to amend election laws
    • Veto over electoral laws

    Landmark: Mohinder Singh Gill v Chief Election Commissioner (1978): the Supreme Court held Article 324 gives the Commission plenary powers where law is silent.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 006, point 10

  10. Question 10Answer D

    Articles 243K and 243ZA create State Election Commissions for which bodies?

    • Cooperative societies and universities
    • Legislative Councils and Rajya Sabha
    • Autonomous District Councils only
    • Correct answer: Panchayats and municipalities

    Articles: Article 324 vests election superintendence in the ECI; Articles 243K and 243ZA create State Election Commissions for panchayats and municipalities.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 006, point 11

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