Class-9 Civics
Ch-3 Electoral politics
All in one
[Link] we draw the following conclusions from the information given in this chapter? Give two
facts to support your position for each of these.
(a) Election Commission of India does not have enough powers to conduct free and fair elections
in the country
(b) There is a high level of popular participation in the elections in our country.
(c) It is very easy for the party in power to win an election.
(d) Many reforms are needed to make our elections completely free and fair.
[Link] in Panchayats should we not have at least one-third seats in the Parliament and
Assemblies reserved for women?
[Link] was convicted for torturing his wife for dowry. Satbir was held guilty of practicing
untouchability. The court did not allow either of them to contest elections. Does this decision go
against the principles of democratic elections?
[Link] are some reports of electoral malpractices from different parts of the world. Is there
anything that these countries can learn from India to improve their elections? What would you
suggest in each case?
(a) During an election in Nigeria, the officer incharge of counting votes deliberately increased
the votes of one candidate and declared him elected.
The court later found out that more than 5 lakh votes cast for one candidate were counted in
favour of another
(b) Just before elections in Fiji, a pamphlet was distributed warning voters that a vote for former
Prime Minister, Mahendra Chaudhary will lead to bloodshed. This was a threat to voters of
Indian origin.
C) In the US, each state has its own method of voting, its own procedure of counting and its own
authority for conducting elections. Authorities in the state of Florida took many controversial
decisions that favoured Mr Bush in the Presidential elections in 2000. But no one could change
those decisions.
[Link] are some reports of malpractices in Indian elections. Identify what is the problem in each
case. What should be done to correct the situation?
(a) Following the announcement of elections, the minister promised to provide financial aid to
reopen the closed sugar mill.
(b) Opposition parties alleged that their statements and campaign was not given due attention in
Doordarshan and All India Radio.
(c) An inquiry by the Election Commission showed that electoral rolls of a state contain the
names of 20 lakh fake voters.
(d) The hoodlums of a political party were moving with guns, physically preventing supporters
of other political parties to meet the voters and attacking meetings of other parties.
[Link] was not in class when this chapter was being taught. He came the next day and
repeated what he had heard from his father. Can you tell Ramesh what is wrong with these
statements?
(a) Women always vote the way men tell them to. So, what is the point of giving them the right
to vote?
(b) Party politics creates tension in society. Elections should be decided by consensus not by
competition.
(c) Only graduates should be allowed to stand as candidates for elections.
7. What makes an election democratic?
[Link] any five demerits of electoral competition.
[Link] is the model code of conduct for election campaigns?
[Link] any three functions of the Mention any two provisions which ensure the
independence of the Election Commission.
[Link] any three allegations about unfair practices in elections, reported in newspapers and
television?
[Link] some issues which bring many limitations and challenges of general indian
elections actions to our attention.
[Link] final test of free and fairness of election lies in the outcome itself". Justify the statement
with the help of the outcomes of India's elections.
[Link] between the General Election and By-election.
[Link] has the interest of the voters in election-related activities increased in recent years in
India?
[Link] India, the value of free and fair elections has always been promoted' Support the statement
with facts.
[Link] the following graph and answer the questions.
a) What was the voter turnout in India and (b) What conclusion can be drawn from the voter
turnout graph of India and UK from 1991 to 2005?
(c) How can the people's participation in the elections be measured?
[Link] have seen why democracies need to have elections. But why do rulers in non- democratic
countries need to hold elections?
[Link] is a Universal Adult Franchise? Why has it been adopted in India?
[Link] does our election law regulate campaigns?
[Link] the rules and regulations regarding election campaigns in India.
[Link] are slogans used by political parties? Mention any four successful slogans given by
different political parties in various elections.
[Link] is the procedure for the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner in India?
24."Both political parties and candidates have to strictly follow the rules and the model code of
conduct for election campaign" Justify.
[Link] the following graph and answer the questions.
(a) Which social group in India and US has the highest voter turnout?
(b) How is the pattern of voter turnout in India different from in the US?
(c) What measures can be adopted to increase the turnout of Upper Castes in India?
[Link] elections many political parties and candidates take resort to illegal means to win."
In the light of the above statement, name the values and rights that are ignored.
[Link] our country, all the citizens aged 18 years and above can vote in an election. Every citizen
has the right to vote, regardless of his or her caste, religion or [Link] criminals and
persons with unsound mind can be denied the right to vote, but only in rare situations. It is the
responsibility of the government to get the name of all the eligible voters on the voters' list.
On the basis of the above passage, answer the following questions.
(a) Which fundamental political right is talked about in the passage?
(b) Who is denied from casting their vote in rare situations?
(c) What values have you learnt from the above passage?
28.(a) What is the importance of the election campaign?
(b) Which values should contestants keep in mind during an election campaign?
[Link] values are inculcated among political leaders through election and political
competition?
30.(a) What are Reserved Constituencies? Why do we have this system in our country?
(b) What values of our Constitution makers are highlighted in creating this policy.
Oswal.
[Link] the following
(i) Election
(i) Election Campaign
(iii) Voters Turn out
[Link] the legal declaration which every candidate has to make at the time of filling his /her
nomination papers for the election.
3. Define the following:
(a) Electronic Voting Machine (EVM)
(b) Ballot Upper
[Link] is a Model Code of Conduct? Mention any two restrictions imposed by the Election
Commission on the party and the candidates.
[Link] between general election and mid- term elections.
[Link] the procedure for nomination of candidates for election in India.
[Link] the eligibility for Indian citizens to be the member of Parliament.
[Link] the concept of one person, one vote, one value.
[Link] any three techniques of election campaign.
[Link] the role of the Election Commission in the elections.
[Link] the trends of the outcomes of elections in India.
[Link] are constituencies? How many constituencies are there in India for Lok Sabha ? What is
the basis of the division of these constituencies?
13. What do you understand about the election? Explain the nomination process as practiced in
Indian elections.
14. How has the interest of the voters in the election- related activities increased in recent years
in India?
[Link] any three challenges faced by the election system in India.
[Link] should seats be reserved for women in Parliament and state legislatures? Express your
viewpoint.
[Link] do most non- democratic countries also hold some kind of election? Which values are
reflected by this practice?
