Class 9 Electoral Politics

Which of these is not a feature of Indian democracy?

• India has the largest number of voters in the world

• India’s Election Commission is very powerful

• In India, everyone above the age of 18 has a right to vote

• In India, the losing parties refuse to accept the electoral verdict

What is meant by the term ‘constituency’?

• Place where the copy of constitution is kept

• A particular area from where voters elect a representative to the Lok Sabha / Vidhan Sabha

• A body of voters

• None of the above

Elections held after the term of 5 years of Lok Sabha are called-______

• Mid-term elections

• General elections

• By-elections

• Special elections

Which of these is not a part of the district and local level bodies?

• Panchayats

• Municipalities

• Corporations

• Lok Sabha

In our country, elections are conducted by an independent and powerful body which is known as

• Election Commission

• Parliament

• Judiciary

• Lok Sabha

Voter’s List is also known as:

• Election Number

• Voter Identity Card

• Electoral Roll

• None of these

Which of the following statements is against the democratic process of elections?

• Parties and candidates should be free to contest elections

• Elections must be held regularly immediately after the term is over

• The right to vote should be given to the selected people only

• Elections should be conducted in a free and fair manner

Who has given the slogan ‘Garibi Hatao’?

• Indira Gandhi

• Rajiv Gandhi

• Sonia Gandhi

• Pt. Nehru

Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

• The Chief Justice of India

• The Prime Minister of India

• The President of India

• The people of India

Who is responsible for free and fair elections in India?

• Prime Minister

• President

• Election Commissioner

• Council of Ministers