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Chapter 3 - Electoral Politics Class 9

Chapter 3 discusses electoral politics, defining elections as a process for choosing representatives through voting. It highlights the role of the Election Commission of India in conducting free and fair elections, the importance of democratic elections, and the need for reserved constituencies to ensure equal political opportunities. The chapter also emphasizes the significance of regular elections in maintaining government accountability and empowering citizens.

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Chapter 3 - Electoral Politics Class 9

Chapter 3 discusses electoral politics, defining elections as a process for choosing representatives through voting. It highlights the role of the Election Commission of India in conducting free and fair elections, the importance of democratic elections, and the need for reserved constituencies to ensure equal political opportunities. The chapter also emphasizes the significance of regular elections in maintaining government accountability and empowering citizens.

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Chapter 3 – Electoral Politics: Important Questions with Answers

✅ 1 Mark Questions (Very Short Answer)


Q1. What is an election?
Ans: An election is a process through which people choose their representatives by
voting.

Q2. What is a constituency?


Ans: A constituency is a specific area from which all voters elect one
representative.

Q3. What is the minimum age required to vote in India?


Ans: 18 years.

Q4. Which body conducts elections in India?


Ans: The Election Commission of India.

Q5. What is the term of the Lok Sabha?


Ans: 5 years.

✅ 3 Marks Questions (Short Answer)


Q1. What are the main features of a democratic election?
Ans:

Everyone should have the right to vote and every vote should have equal value.

Parties and candidates should be free to contest elections.

Elections should be conducted in a free and fair manner.

Q2. Why do we need elections in a democracy?


Ans:

Elections allow people to choose their representatives.

They give citizens control over the government.

They help in the peaceful transfer of power.

Q3. What are reserved constituencies? Why are they necessary?


Ans:
Reserved constituencies are those where only candidates from Scheduled Castes or
Scheduled Tribes can contest. They are necessary to give equal political
opportunity to disadvantaged communities.

✅ 5 Marks Questions (Long Answer)


Q1. Explain the election process in India.
Ans:

The Election Commission announces the schedule.

Candidates file their nomination papers.

Campaigning is held by political parties.

Voting is done through secret ballot or EVMs.

Votes are counted and the results are declared.


Q2. What powers does the Election Commission of India have?
Ans:

It supervises and conducts elections.

It prepares the voters' list and ensures free and fair voting.

It can disqualify candidates for breaking rules.

It implements the Model Code of Conduct during elections.

It can order re-polling in case of irregularities.

Q3. What is the importance of electoral competition?


Ans:

It provides choices to voters.

Encourages parties to work for people.

Keeps leaders accountable.

Brings out public issues during campaigns.

Promotes democratic values.

✅ Higher Order Thinking Questions (HOTS)


Q1. How does the Election Commission ensure free and fair elections?
Ans:

It acts independently and is not under government control.

It appoints officers to manage the process.

It uses secret ballot to protect voter privacy.

It monitors campaign expenses and speech content.

It can cancel elections if unfair means are used.

Q2. Why is it important to have regular elections in a democracy?


Ans:
Regular elections keep the government accountable to the people. They allow
citizens to change their leaders and keep the power with the people.

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