Short Answer Questions
Q1: What is a “Constituency”?
Answer: A constituency is a specific geographic area. All eligible voters living in this area elect one representative to a legislative body (like the Lok Sabha or State Assembly).
Q2: What happens if a party violates the Model Code of Conduct?
Answer: The Election Commission can issue warnings, ban candidates from campaigning for a period, or even file criminal cases depending on the severity of the violation (e.g., hate speech, bribery).
Q3: Who was the first voter of Independent India?
Answer: Shyam Saran Negi from Himachal Pradesh. He cast the first vote in the 1951 general elections and voted in every election until his death at age 105 in 2022.
Q4: Can a person vote if they are not in their home constituency on election day?
Answer: Generally, no. You must vote at your assigned polling booth. However, service voters (army/police) can use Postal Ballots. The ECI is also exploring Remote Voting technologies for migrants.
Diagram Analysis
Identify the Official:
- Checks ID Proof: 1st Polling Officer.
- Inks Finger: 2nd Polling Officer.
- Enables EVM: 3rd Polling Officer.