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Topic Electoral administration
Asked 2 times across 2 UPSC exams over 38 years (1980–2018), peaking in 1980.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 1 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 1980
- Recurs across 2 years (1980–2018)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 1980 → CDS 2018
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (1 of 2) predate 2016, and it still returns.
Related concepts
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2018
Which of the following is not under the powers and functions of the Election Commission of India?
- A Superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls
- B Conduct of elections to the Parliament and to the Legislature of each State
- C Conduct of election to the office of the President and the Vice President
- D Appointment of the Regional Commissioners to assist the Election Commission in the performance of the functions conferred on the Commission ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Polity & Governance › Constitutional & Statutory Bodies
CSE1980
Q. All responsibilities regarding elections in India are entrusted to
- A President
- B Prime Minister
- C Chief Justice
- D Chief Election Commissioner ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
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