UPSC Prelims 2000 · General Studies

Question 43: Polity and Governance

A college student desires to get elected to the Municipal Council of his city. The validity of his nomination would depend on the important condition, among others, that

ahe obtains permission from the principal of his college

bhe is a member of a political party

chis name figures in the Voters’ List

dhe files a declaration owing allegiance to the Constitution of India

AnswerThe answer is (c).

A candidate for a municipal council must be an elector of the municipal area, which means his name should be in the voters' list, in addition to the minimum age of 21 and not being disqualified under the law. Permission from a college principal or membership of a party is not needed, and independents may stand. A declaration of allegiance is not the usual condition for filing a nomination.

Why each option is right or wrong

(a) No permission from a college principal is required to stand for election.
(b) Party membership is not required; independents can contest.
(c) Right: the candidate's name must figure in the voters' list.
(d) A declaration of allegiance is not the standard condition for a municipal nomination.

Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2000, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.