When the world’s largest democracy goes to elections, it is an event unparalleled across the globe. With the people of a 1.3 billion strong population choosing to select the representatives who will act as the law makers for the country for the next 5 years, it represents the ultimate rule of the people. In celebration of the Indian General Elections 2019 currently being held, here’s a flip quiz that should enthrall quiz lovers, democracy aficionados and social studies students alike.
Take the quiz and discover the myriad aspects that go into making the elections a grand festival of democracy. Do not forget to share the quiz with your friends on Facebook or Twitter. Enjoy Quizzing!
PS: For answers click on each image
Table of Contents
Indian Elections 2019 are being held in ___________ phases.
Click to FlipSeven Phases
What is the name of the BJP Manifesto?
Click to FlipSankalp Patra - Letter of Promise
What is the total number of eligible voters? (Mind boggling number warning!)
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2019/03/28/india-parliamentary-elections
Click to Flip900 Million Eligible Voters
What does the official logo of the Election Commission state the elections as?
Click to FlipDesh Ka Maha Tyohhar - The Great Festival of India (in Hindi)
Out of 545 seats in the People’s House in the Parliament, two seats are reserved for a community. Which one?
Click to FlipAnglo Indian Community
What does the NOTA option in the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) stand for?
Click to FlipNone Of The Above - An option used by a voter if he wishes to NOT vote for any of the candidates contesting
What system was put in place to counter the claim of parties that the vote cast did not always go to the desired party/candidate?
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/russia-now-targeting-elections-in-india-brazil-oxford-expert-tells-us-lawmakers/articleshow/65245913.cms?from=mdr
Click to FlipVVPAT - Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail
Which two companies manufacture Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in India?
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/ECIL-set-to-achieve-a-unique-feat/article14029679.ece
Click to FlipElectronics Corporation of India Limited and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Only one company is authorized to the make the black indelible ink used to mark voter’s finger nails. Name the company
Click to FlipMysore Paints and Varnishes Private Limited
What is the estimated paper saved during Indian elections due to the use of EVMs?
Click to Flip10,000 Tonnes of Paper
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Wow. I didn’t know that much of paper is saved due to EVMs
Glad you took the quiz.