Political Science · Political Institutions in India
UGC NET August 2024 Political Science
Which statement is incorrect with reference to the Election Campaign in India?
- 1. The government provides resources for the election campaign
- 2. No party or candidate can bribe or threaten voters
- 3. No party or candidate can use any place of worship for election propaganda
- 4. No party or candidate can appeal to voters in the name of caste or religion
- 5. Once elections are announced, ministers shall not lay the foundation stone of any project or make any promise to the voters
A1 only ✓ Correct
B1, 2 and 3 only
C2 and 4 only
D1, 4 and 5 only
Correct answer: (A) 1 only — Only the first statement is incorrect, so the answer is statement one only.
Explanation
★Only the first statement is incorrect, so the answer is statement one only.
★The statement that the government provides resources for the election campaign is wrong, because in India election campaigns are not publicly funded.
★Political parties and candidates bear their own campaign expenses, subject to the limits set by the Election Commission.
★Statements two, three, four and five are correct because they reflect the provisions of the Model Code of Conduct.
★The Model Code of Conduct prohibits bribing or threatening voters and the use of places of worship for propaganda.
★It also bars appeals on the basis of caste or religion and the announcement of new projects once elections are notified.
★For NET, link the Model Code of Conduct with the do's and don'ts of the election campaign.
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