1. When was the first general elections held in India?
Explanation: First ever general election was held on 1952.
Report for correction2. What is the closest election in India in terms of seats won?
Explanation: In 2004, Congress won 145 seats and B J P won 138 seats. The differnce was only 7 seats.
Report for correction3. During which election Electionic Voting Machine Introduced in India?
Explanation: Electronic Voting Machine was first used in India during 1997 elections.
Report for correction4. What is the total number of lok shabha constituencies in India during the first general elections?
Explanation: India had 489 lok shabha constituencies during first general elections.
Report for correction5. What is the total number of lok shabha constituencies in India?
Explanation: India has 543 lok shabha constituencies.
Report for correction6. Which state has least number of lok shabha constituencies in India?
Explanation: Ladakh, Puducherry, Lakshadweep, Chandigarh , Andaman , Sikkim , Nagaland and Mizoram also has one lok shabha constituency, which is least in India.
Report for correction7. Which political party has the record for winning maximum number of lok shabha members?
Explanation: Indian National Congress has won 414 lok shabha members during 1984 general elections.
Report for correction8. Which political party has the record for highest vote share in lok shabha elections?
Explanation: Indian National Congress has the record for highest vote share during 1984 elections with 48.12%.
Report for correction9. What is the name of political party, which finished first in 1977 elections?
Explanation: Bharatiya Lok Dal finished first in 1977 elections. This is the only political party to win other than Congress and B J P.
Report for correction10. Which political party has finished second during first ever general elections?
Explanation: Communist Party of India has finished second during first ever general elections of India in 1952.
Report for correction11. Which state has highest number of lok shabha constituencies in India?
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh has 80 lok shabha constituencies, which is highest in India.
Report for correction12. Who has the authority to appoint the Election Commissioner of India?
Explanation: The President of India has the authority to appoint the Election Commissioner of India based on the recommendation from a selection committee headed by Prime Minister.
Report for correction13. What is the abbreviation for NOTA in Indian Elections?
Explanation: NOTA stands for None of the Above. It is an option available to voters to express their dissatisfaction with all the candidates contesting in an election
Report for correction14. Who is responsible for monitoring and administering all the electoral processes of India
Explanation: The Election Commission is responsible for monitoring and administering all the electoral processes of India.
Report for correction15. Who was the first Election Commissioner of India?
Explanation: Sukumar Sen was the first Election Commissioner of India appointed on 21st March 1950.
Report for correction16. Who was the longest served Election Commissioner of India?
Explanation: Kalyan Sundaram was the longest served Election Commissioner of India. He has served for 8 years and 284 days.
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