Why Do We Need Elections?
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Why are elections necessary in a democracy?
a) To ensure that rulers remain in power permanently
b) To allow people to choose their representatives
c) To prevent political competition
d) To allow only educated people to vote
2. Which of the following statements is true regarding elections?
a) They are not required in a monarchy
b) Elections always result in a dictatorship
c) Elections ensure that people can express their will
d) Elections do not impact governance
3. In a large country like India, why is direct democracy impractical?
a) It is difficult for people to make all decisions collectively
b) People do not have any political knowledge
c) Elections are too expensive
d) Citizens are not allowed to participate in decision-making
4. What is the main role of elections in a representative democracy?
a) To replace elected leaders frequently
b) To allow people to govern directly
c) To elect representatives who make decisions on behalf of people
d) To appoint government officials
5. What happens if elections are not conducted regularly?
a) The same leaders will continue to rule without accountability
b) People will have better governance
c) The government will still function democratically
d) Citizens will have more control over governance
Answers & Explanations
1. b) Elections allow people to choose their representatives.
2. c) Elections ensure that citizens can express their political will.
3. a) Direct democracy is impractical in large countries due to size and population.
4. c) In a representative democracy, elected representatives make decisions.
5. a) Without regular elections, leaders remain unaccountable to the people.
What Makes an Election Democratic?
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which of the following is a necessary condition for a democratic election?
a) Elections should be held at irregular intervals
b) Only the ruling party should be allowed to contest
c) Elections should be free and fair
d) Voters should be forced to vote
2. In a democracy, how is voting power distributed?
a) Some people have more votes than others
b) Every citizen has one vote with equal value
c) Only rich people are allowed to vote
d) Votes are counted based on a person’s status
3. Why must elections be held at regular intervals?
a) To ensure leaders remain in power for life
b) To allow citizens to change their representatives if needed
c) To reduce government accountability
d) To avoid political competition
4. Which of the following statements is true about free and fair elections?
a) Voters must be given a real choice among candidates
b) Elections should be influenced by money and power
c) Only the government should decide who wins
d) The ruling party should never lose
5. What is the role of the Election Commission in a democracy?
a) To conduct elections fairly and prevent malpractice
b) To support only the ruling party
c) To select candidates for elections
d) To control government policies
Answers & Explanations
1. c) Democratic elections must be free, fair, and competitive.
2. b) Every citizen has one vote of equal value.
3. b) Regular elections ensure that leaders remain accountable.
4. a) Elections should provide a real choice to voters.
5. a) The Election Commission ensures free and fair elections.
Is It Good to Have Political Competition?
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the main advantage of political competition in elections?
a) It allows voters to choose among different policies and leaders
b) It ensures that one party remains in power forever
c) It prevents elections from taking place
d) It eliminates all opposition
2. What is a common criticism of political competition?
a) It promotes long-term stability
b) It leads to factionalism and unnecessary disputes
c) It removes weak candidates from elections
d) It ensures that the best leaders always win
3. Why did the makers of the Indian Constitution choose to have political competition?
a) They believed it forces leaders to serve people better
b) They wanted political parties to fight continuously
c) They thought elections should not be conducted fairly
d) They wanted only one party to govern
4. What impact does political competition have on governance?
a) It helps leaders stay accountable to the people
b) It reduces public participation in politics
c) It allows leaders to rule without elections
d) It eliminates the role of the Election Commission
5. Which of the following is a positive effect of electoral competition?
a) Leaders are motivated to work for public welfare
b) Only the ruling party benefits from elections
c) Elections are always free of corruption
d) It stops opposition parties from contesting
Answers & Explanations
1. a) Political competition allows voters to choose among different policies and leaders.
2. b) Political competition can lead to factionalism but is essential for democracy.
3. a) The Indian Constitution makers believed competition forces leaders to work for the people.
4. a) Political competition ensures accountability and responsiveness from leaders.
5. a) Electoral competition motivates leaders to work for the welfare of the people.
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