Election Act 2017 Mcqs – MCQs

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1.In the context of the Election Act, who is referred to as a 'member'?

2.What is the name of the system recently introduced by the ECP?

3.What is the required deposit fee to submit a nomination for the National Assembly?

4.Who is responsible for forming the election tribunal in local government elections?

5.What term is used when an election tribunal delivers a ruling because the respondent fails to attend the hearing?

6.What is the maximum number of nomination papers by which a candidate can be nominated in the same constituency?

7.When two independent candidates request the same symbol, who is awarded that symbol?

8.How many hours in advance must the decision be made to extend the polling time?

9.By how many days before the polling date must a candidate notify the Returning Officer to withdraw from the election?

10.What is the minimum number of hours that a poll must last?

11.A candidate's deposit will be forfeited if they receive fewer votes than what fraction of the total votes cast in their constituency?

12.To what value are the number of ballot papers per polling station rounded up?

13.As per Section 53 of the Election Commission guidelines, how many days prior to the election schedule must the Returning Officer (RO) and Assistant Returning Officer (ARO) be appointed?

14.By which date must a candidate submit details of their assets and liabilities, including those of their spouse and children, on Form B to be eligible to contest an election?

15.If the difference in disaggregated data between men and women exceeds _______ percent, the commission must take appropriate action, which includes the _______ issuance of NIC.

16.Under which section can a candidate or their election agent receive a printed and searchable digital version of the final electoral roll that includes voter photographs?

17.How many times can a recount of cast votes be conducted upon the request of contesting candidates?

18.Who is responsible for ensuring order is maintained at the polling station?

19.What is the maximum number of voters that can be allocated to a single polling station?

20.Within what time frame from the date of declaration or cancellation does a candidate risk losing their deposit if they do not submit an application?

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