PEOPLE'S PARTICIPATION IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS

What is the basis of democracy according to the text?

• Monarchy

• Representation

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

What does electorate mean in the context of elections?

• Citizens exercising franchise

• Candidates running for office

• Election campaign strategies

• Election results analysis

Which electoral system is more common according to the text?

• Single member constituency

• Electoral college system

• Proportional representation

• Multi-member constituency

How is voting usually conducted in elections?

• Secret ballot

• Public show of hands

• Open voting system

• Online voting

For which offices is the indirect election system used in India?

• Governors

• President and Vice-President

• Prime Minister

• Members of Parliament

What is the role of the Election Commission in India?

• Political campaigning

• Conducting and supervising elections

• Passing new laws

• Judicial review of election results

What is essential in modern democracy according to the text?

• Educational qualification

• Property ownership requirement

• Restricted voting rights

• Universal adult franchise

Which stage involves filling up nomination papers for election by candidates?

• Results announcement

• Election campaign

• Scrutiny of nomination papers

• Withdrawals from elections

What is the need highlighted in the text regarding the electoral process?

• Increased political interference

• Lack of transparency

• Biased media coverage

• Electoral reforms

What is the purpose of elections in a representative democracy?

• To appoint government officials

• To select the ruling party

• To elect representatives

• To conduct opinion polls