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promises of providing public facilities.

Polling and counting of votes, WHAT MAKES ELECTIONS IN INDIA DEMOCRATIC?

Promises of Providing Public Facilities

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is an example of an unfair electoral practice related to public facilities?

a) A party promising better roads and schools in their election manifesto

b) A minister announcing new government jobs during an election campaign

c) A candidate discussing policies related to healthcare improvements

d) A politician engaging in debates about national security

2. Why is it problematic for ruling parties to announce new projects close to an election?

a) It increases employment opportunities

b) It is considered misuse of government resources to influence voters

c) It encourages voter participation

d) It ensures transparency in governance

3. What is the role of the Model Code of Conduct regarding promises of public facilities?

a) It allows parties to announce development projects before elections

b) It bans all forms of public announcements

c) It prevents ruling parties from using government resources for electoral gains

d) It only applies to opposition parties

4. Which of the following would be considered a fair election promise?

a) Promising free electricity only if a particular community votes for the party

b) Announcing new railway lines after the election is announced

c) Including plans for healthcare reform in the party’s official manifesto

d) Providing direct cash transfers to voters before the polling day

5. Why do election commissions restrict sudden announcements of public welfare schemes?

a) To reduce government spending

b) To prevent unfair advantages for ruling parties

c) To control media coverage

d) To avoid political debates

Answers & Explanations

1. b) Announcing new projects during elections can be seen as influencing voters unfairly .

2. b) Using government resources for electoral advantages violates democratic principles .

3. c) The Model Code of Conduct restricts such announcements during elections .

4. c) A fair promise is one included in the official manifesto and not used as an inducement .

5. b) Sudden announcements of public welfare schemes can give ruling parties an unfair advantage .

Polling and Counting of Votes

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the purpose of a polling booth?

a) To allow party workers to influence voters

b) To provide a secure location for voters to cast their ballots

c) To announce the results of elections

d) To select candidates for elections

2. What is the first step after polling ends in an election?

a) Ballot papers are burned

b) Election officials verify the votes in polling booths

c) Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are sealed and transported to a secure location

d) The ruling party announces the winner

3. Why are candidate agents allowed to be present during vote counting?

a) To help in counting votes faster

b) To verify that votes are counted fairly and without tampering

c) To influence election officers

d) To change the results if necessary

4. When are election results usually announced in India?

a) Immediately after voting ends

b) After all constituencies have completed counting

c) One month after polling

d) Only after court approval

5. What happens if polling officials find irregularities in a constituency?

a) The results are announced without verification

b) The losing party is automatically declared the winner

c) The Election Commission may order a repoll

d) The Election Commission ignores the complaint

Answers & Explanations

1. b) Polling booths are designated locations where voters cast their votes .

2. c) EVMs are sealed and transported to ensure vote security .

3. b) Candidate agents monitor vote counting to prevent malpractices .

4. b) Election results are announced after counting in all constituencies .

5. c) If irregularities are found, a repoll may be ordered by the Election Commission .

What Makes Elections in India Democratic?

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a key feature of India’s election system that ensures democracy?

a) Elections are held every ten years

b) The ruling party cannot be removed from power

c) The Election Commission is independent and oversees elections

d) Only a select group of people can vote

2. What power does the Election Commission have to ensure free and fair elections?

a) It can punish candidates who violate the Model Code of Conduct

b) It can select which candidates are allowed to contest

c) It can replace elected representatives at will

d) It has no power to regulate elections

3. What happens if a candidate or party violates election laws?

a) The Election Commission can take action and disqualify them

b) The party automatically wins the election

c) The Election Commission cannot interfere

d) The government decides the penalty

4. How do Indian elections ensure that ruling parties do not misuse their power?

a) The Election Commission monitors government actions during elections

b) The government is given extra privileges during elections

c) The ruling party is always given a chance to continue in power

d) Opposition parties are restricted from contesting

5. What is a sign that elections in India are free and fair?

a) The ruling party always wins elections

b) Candidates from different parties frequently win elections

c) Elections are conducted secretly without public participation

d) Only high-ranking officials are allowed to vote

Answers & Explanations

1. c) The Election Commission is an independent body that ensures democratic elections .

2. a) The Election Commission has the authority to penalize candidates for misconduct .

3. a) Violations of election laws can lead to disqualification of candidates .

4. a) The Election Commission prevents ruling parties from misusing power .

5. b) Frequent changes in ruling parties indicate free and fair elections .

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