Electoral Politics

Electoral Politics

VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (VSAQ)

1. Why are elections important in a democracy? Ans:- Elections allow people to choose their leaders and hold them acc...

11. How do elections ensure accountability? Ans:- Elections allow voters to replace leaders who don’t perform well or...

21. What is political competition? Ans:- Political competition is the rivalry between political parties and candidate...

31. How often are Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections held in India? Ans:- Every five years. 32. What happens to t...

41. What is a ward in local elections? Ans:- A ward is a smaller area within a village or town that elects one member...

51. What is the goal of having reserved constituencies? Ans:- The goal is to ensure that marginalized groups have a v...

61. Why is public disclosure of candidate information important? Ans:- It helps voters make informed decisions about...

71. Can ministers make big promises once elections are announced? Ans:- No, ministers cannot make big promises or de...

81. Can a party win solely through unfair practices? Ans:- No, most parties need popular support from the public to w...

SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (SAQ)

1. Why are elections essential in a democracy, and how do they help people? Ans:- Elections are essential in a democ...

2. What happened in the 1987 Haryana Assembly election, and why was it significant? Ans:- In the 1987 Haryana Assemb...

3. Why are elections essential for a democracy, and what key roles do they play in governance? Ans:- Elections are e...

4. What are the key conditions that make an election democratic, and why are they important? Ans:- To be considered...

5. Why is political competition considered important in elections? Ans:- Political competition is vital because it e...

6. How are electoral constituencies organized in India, and what is their significance in elections? Ans:- In India,...

7. What are the choices that voters make in an election? Ans:- In an election, voters make several choices: (i) The...

8. What is the check on the political leaders which makes them serve the people? Ans:- Political leaders are held a...

9. Why is there a provision of reservation of seats in the legislatures? [Important] Ans:- The framers of the Const...

10. Mention the provisions laid down under the Model Code of Conduct to regulate the election campaign. Ans:- As pe...

11. Explain how the outcome of elections is a final test of free and fair elections. Ans:- In India, ruling parties...

12. Why is it necessary for the Election Commission of India to be independent and powerful? Ans:- i. In our country...

13. Mention any three techniques of election campaign. Ans:- (i) Candidates contact their voters (ii) They address...

14. What are the demerits of political competition? Ans:- Political competition has several downsides: i. It can l...

15. Explain the term constituency. Give reasons why the system of reserved constituencies was introduced by our constitu...

16. Enumerate any four challenges to free and fair elections. Ans:- Here are four challenges to fair elections: i....

17. How does our Election Law regulate campaigns? Ans:- Election campaigns happen to allow open discussions about...

18. What are the conditions which make an election democratic? Ans:- There is a strong and independent Election C...

19. What is the significance of the voters’ list in a democratic election? Ans:- i. In a democratic election, a lis...

20. What do political parties and candidates do during election campaigns? Ans:- i. During election campaigns, polit...

21. How did the voters use to indicate who they wanted to vote for in earlier times? What do they do now-a-days? Ans:...

22. Write about any three challenges which an ordinary citizen would have to face if he wants to contest an election....

23. Why are election campaigns important in a democracy? When do these take place in our country? Ans:- i. Election...

24. In which way does the Election Commission enjoy the same kind of independence as the judiciary? Ans:- The Elect...

25. Discuss the importance of elections in a democracy. Ans.Elections provide people the opportunity to choose their pre...

26. What is a reserved constitueney? How does it strengthen democracy? Ans:- In a reserved constituency, only cand...

27. With reference to ‘electoral constituencies’, state how the elections are held in India. Ans:- For elections, th...

28. What is the principle of universal adult franchise? What does it mean in practice? Ans:- In a democracy, the ide...

29. Explain any four powers enjoyed by Election Commission in India. Ans:- The Election Commission makes decisions...

30. What are the demerits of an electoral competition? Ans:- An electoral competition has many demerits. Some of the...

31. What are the trends of popular participation in India? Ans:- The trends of popular participation in India are a...

32. How can you say that very few Election Commissions in the world have such wide-ranging powers as the Election Commis...

33. What is Secret Ballot System? Give three reasons why Secret Ballot System is good. Ans:- A ballot paper is a...

34. What are some of the activities undertaken by political parties to carry out election campaigns? Mention any three a...

35. Why is there no educational qualification prescribed for the political leaders who hold such an important position i...

LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (LAQ)

1. What are reserved constituencies? Why are they necessary in India? What are the provisions of this system of reservat...

2. Mention the eligibility for Indian citizens to be the member of Parliament. Ans:- The constitution states that on...

3. Give a list of the minimum conditions needed for a democratic election. Ans:- All democratic countries have elect...

4. Why do democratic countries need to hold elections? Ans:- Democratic countries need to hold elections for the fol...

5. What details are mentioned in the legal declaration made by candidates? Why is this information made public? Ans:-...

6. Define the following: (a) Universal Adult Franchise (b) Election Photo Identify Card (c) Voter's ListAnswer Ans:-...

7. Explain the role of the Election Commission in free and fair elections. Ans:- Functions of the Election Commissi...

8. Mention some of the unfair practices used in elections. Ans:- Some unfair practices used in elections include: i....

9. What is meant by 'seats' in an election? Explain with an example. Ans:- In India, the country is divided into 543...

10. What are the challenges to free and fair elections in India? Ans:- There are many challenges of Indian elections...

11. What happens once the polling is over? Ans:- i. After the voting is finished, all the EVMs are sealed and taken...

12. Examine the role of the Election Commission in ensuring free and fair elections in India. Ans:- Elections in Ind...

NCERT SOLUTION

1. Which of the following statements about the reasons for conducting elections are false? (a) Elections enable people t...

3. Match the following a. It is necessar...

4. List all the different election-related activities mentioned in the chapter and arrange them in a time sequence, beg...

5. Surekha is an officer in-charge of ensuring free and fair elections in an assembly constituency in a state. Describe...

6. The table below gives the proportion of different communities among the candidates who won elections to the US Congr...

7. Can we draw the following conclusions from the information given in this chapter? Give two facts to support your pos...

8. Chinappa was convicted for torturing his wife for dowry. Satbir was held guilty of practicing untouchability. The c...

9. Here are some reports of electoral malpractices from different parts of the world. Is there anything that these coun...

10. Here are some reports of malpractices in the Indian elections. Identify what the problem in each case is. What shou...

11. Ramesh was not in class when this chapter was being taught. He came the next day and repeated what he had heard fr...

SUMMARY

Introduction 1. What is Electoral Politics? i. Electoral politics is about how people choose their leaders through ele...

Why Elections? 1. Importance of Elections: Elections are crucial in a democracy because they allow people to choose the...

Why Do We Need Elections? Elections are essential for any democracy because they serve several important functions: i....

What Makes an Election Democratic? Elections are an important part of democracy, but not all elections are democratic. H...

Is Political Competition Good? 1. Definition of Political Competition: Political competition refers to the rivalry betw...

What is Our System of Elections in India? 1. Overview of Elections: i. Elections in India are a key part of the democra...

What are Electoral Constituencies? 1. Definition: Electoral constituencies are specific areas designated for elections....

Reserved Constituencies in India 1. Right to Vote and Stand for Election: Every citizen in India has the right to elect...

Voters’ List 1. Definition of Voters’ List: The Voters’ List, also known as the Electoral Roll, is a list that include...

Nomination of Candidates 1. Who Can Become a Candidate? i. In a democratic election, anyone who can vote can also run...

Election Campaign 1. Purpose of Election Campaigns i. Choosing Representatives: The main goal of elections is to allow...

Polling and Counting of Votes 1. Election Day: The final stage of the election is called election day, when voters cas...

Unfair Practices in Elections 1. Common Issues: Reports often highlight several unfair practices in elections, which ca...

Independent Election Commission 1. Purpose of the Election Commission (EC): The EC is responsible for conducting free a...

Popular Participation in Elections 1. Measuring Election Quality Through Participation: i. Popular participation is an...

Acceptance of Election Outcomes 1. Fairness of Elections: i. One way to determine if elections are free and fair is by...

Challenges to Free and Fair Elections in India 1. Overall Fairness: i. Elections in India are generally free and fair....