Electoral Politics quiz

Lok Sabha elections are held every:

The Election Commission of India is headed by the:

The minimum age to vote in India is:

Seats reserved for weaker sections in the Lok Sabha are for:

Voting machines used in Indian elections are called:

In the 1987 Haryana election, the Lok Dal was led by:

The candidate who is already in office and is contesting again is called the:

The list of those eligible to vote is called the:

The number of Lok Sabha constituencies is:

Which of these is not allowed under the Model Code of Conduct?

Why are elections considered essential in a democracy? (2 marks)

What is the role of a manifesto? (2 marks)

Why are reserved constituencies needed? (2 marks)

What information must a candidate give in the nomination form? (2 marks)

What is the role of the Election Commission during elections? (2 marks)

Why is the Election Commission said to be independent? (2 marks)

What does voter turnout show? (2 marks)

Why do poorer and less educated people vote in large numbers in India? (2 marks)

What is booth capturing? (2 marks)

Give two slogans used by parties in Indian elections. (2 marks)

In a constituency, four candidates got these votes: P 4,20,000, Q 3,80,000, R 90,000, S 60,000. Find the total votes polled, the winner and the margin of victory. Which candidates lost their deposits (less than one-sixth of votes polled)? (3 marks)

India had about 97 crore registered voters in 2024 and the turnout was about 66%. Estimate the number of people who voted. (3 marks)

A state assembly has 200 seats. Party X wins 92, Party Y wins 78 and others win 30. Can any party form the government alone? How many more seats does Party X need for a majority? (3 marks)

In an election, a party gets 40% of the votes but wins 55% of the seats in a 300-member house. How many seats does it win? Why can the share of seats differ from the share of votes? (3 marks)

In a constituency of 15 lakh voters, 60% of women and 70% of men voted. If there are 7 lakh women voters, find the total number of votes cast and the overall turnout percentage. (3 marks)

Read the passage and answer the questions. In 1987, Chaudhary Devi Lal led a movement called Nyaya Yudh in Haryana and promised to waive the loans of farmers and small businessmen. His party won a huge majority, and he became Chief Minister. (i) What does this show about the power of voters? (ii) Why did people support him? (iii) Which party lost the election? (5 marks)

Read the passage and answer the questions. Before an election, a candidate must file a nomination form, pay a security deposit and declare criminal cases pending against him, his assets and liabilities, and his educational qualifications. (i) Why must candidates declare their criminal record? (ii) What is the security deposit? (iii) How does this information help voters? (5 marks)

Read the passage and answer the questions. During an election campaign, a minister announced a new scheme and laid the foundation stone of a project after the election dates were announced. The Election Commission objected. (i) Why did the Election Commission object? (ii) Under which code was this action improper? (iii) Name two other things ministers cannot do during elections. (5 marks)

Read the passage and answer the questions. In some elections, candidates spend huge sums of money, and some candidates with criminal records win. Critics say this harms democracy. (i) Why is money power a challenge? (ii) Why is the entry of criminals harmful? (iii) Suggest two electoral reforms. (5 marks)

Read the passage and answer the questions. In Indian elections, voters cast their votes on EVMs, and a paper slip called VVPAT confirms the vote. Counting is done in the presence of agents of all candidates. (i) What is the purpose of VVPAT? (ii) Why are candidates' agents present at counting? (iii) How do these steps make elections fair? (5 marks)

Draw a flowchart of the electoral process in India. Explain each stage briefly. (6 marks)

Draw a chart showing the features of democratic elections. Explain why each is important. (6 marks)

Draw a bar graph comparing voter turnout of different groups such as rural and urban, men and women, using sample data. Explain what it shows about popular participation in India. (6 marks)

Draw a chart showing the powers and functions of the Election Commission. Explain how it ensures free and fair elections. (6 marks)

Draw a chart of the challenges to free and fair elections in India. Explain each and suggest reforms. (6 marks)