Dance of Democracy

So it is election time once again, and this time around I get to make a difference.
But, before we begin the the usual cliches of 'How true power lies in the hands of the masses', 'How politicians have ruined this nation' and 'How politics is a profession and not social service' lets look at things from a different angle.

Therefore without much further ado we present:
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The 15th General Elections Pop Quiz

Maximum Marks: 100 Passing Marks: 35
Maximum Time: 30 min

Additional Notes: This is a closed notes, closed book and closed internet examination.

1. Do you have a Voter's Card? (2 marks)
2. Have you checked your serial number in the electoral rolls? (5 marks)
3. Where is the polling booth where your name appears? (5 marks)
4. When does your constituency go to polls? (3 marks)
5. Name your Loksabha Constituency? (10 marks)
6. Name your Legislative Assembly Constituency? (5 marks)
7. How many candidates have registered from your constituency?
(10 marks for exact answer, 7 for +-2, 5 for +- 5, 0 otherwise)
8. How many of these are independents?
(5 marks for exact answer, 3 for +-5, 0 otherwise)
9. Can you name 5 political parties contesting your constituency?
(10 marks for 5, 5 for 4, 0 for 3/2, -5 otherwise)
10. Can you name any 5 candidates from your constituency?
(15 marks for 5, 10 for 4, 5 for 3, 0 otherwise)
12. Can you name atleast 1 independent?
(5 marks)
13. How many candidates have convictions or have been accused in criminal cases from your constituency?
(10 marks for exact number, 5 for +- 1, 0 otherwise)
14. Have you read the actual text of any of the election manifestos?
(15 marks for 3 or more, 10 marks for 2, 5 marks for 1, 0 otherwise)

End of Quiz
(Best of Luck)
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I really dont know whether all the contestants from my constituency are qualified to govern, but I do know that I barely managed to pass when asked whether I was fit to vote. So the next time you decide to pass the buck to your neighbourhood errant, apathectic politician do ask yourself am I any different?

Signing off,
Lok Sabha Constituency Number: 30
Legislative Assenbly Constituency Number: 181
Voter List Number: 170
Serial Number: 418