An election, which is held in order to fill up few vacant vacancies, is called:

Related Mcqs:

1. A by-election is an election, which is held:

   A. Along with general elections
   B. To fill a vacancy after general elections are over
   C. Each year to fill vacant vacancies
   D. When desired by the head of the state
   E. To fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of a Minister

2. The person who succeeds the President after he remains in office, has completed 2 years and office has fallen vacant:

   A. For a full term of 4 years
   B. Remaining unexpired period
   C. The period is treated as full one term
   D. None of the above

3. At the time of the Battle of Agincourt (1415) the throne of France was virtually vacant because:

   A. The French King Charles VI had gone mad
   B. The French throne was occupied by a woman who, because of the Salic law, was not recognized
   C. The French King had just been assassinated
   D. The Franch King was still an infant

4. Who acts as the Chairman of the Election Commission after appointment as Election Commissioner?

   A. Prime Minister
   B. Home Minister
   C. Cheif Appointment Officer
   D. Chief Election Commissioner

5. When was the election to the Constituent Assembly of India held?

   A. July 1946
   B. Aug 1946
   C. Sep 1946
   D. Oct 1946

6. In the election held on 6 May, 2010 in United Kingdom the number of members of House of Commons were:

   A. 650
   B. 750
   C. 850
   D. 950

7. The US Presidential election to elect the new US President was held on:___________?

   A. November 10,2000
   B. January 20,2001
   C. November 7,2001
   D. December 20,2001

8. The system of direct election is disliked because:

   A. In it all do not get right to vote
   B. It introduces the evils of party system
   C. It is opposed to the idean of populr sovereignty
   D. In it there are many chances of bribery
   E. Prestige and dignity of voters comes down

9. When in the election process voters themselves elect their representatives the system is known as:

   A. Representative democracy:
   B. Direct elections
   C. Adult franchise
   D. Direct democracy

10. The chief defect of direct election is: ___________?

    A. It promotes aversion towards public affairs
    B. It is not in keeping with democratic principles
    C. It has no educative value
    D. Representatives are responsive to public opinion