Elections and Representation
Civics ⇒ Democracy and Government
Elections and Representation starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the process of voting in an Indian election.
Explain the difference between direct and indirect elections with examples from India.
Explain the term 'constituency' in the context of elections.
Explain the term 'reserved constituency'.
What is an electoral roll?
What is meant by 'one person, one vote, one value'?
What is the importance of electoral rolls in the election process?
What is the main difference between a general election and a by-election?
Which body is responsible for conducting elections in India? (1) Supreme Court (2) Election Commission (3) Parliament (4) President
Which of the following is a feature of the Indian electoral system? (1) Proportional representation (2) First Past the Post (3) Both (1) and (2) (4) None of these
Which of the following is a reason for disqualification of a candidate in Indian elections? (1) Not a citizen of India (2) Age below 25 years for Lok Sabha (3) Unsound mind (4) All of the above
Which of the following is a reason for holding regular elections in a democracy? (1) To ensure accountability (2) To allow peaceful transfer of power (3) To give people a voice (4) All of the above
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the highest authority in the conduct of elections in India.
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the official document that allows a person to vote in elections.
Fill in the blank: The ______ system is used for Lok Sabha elections in India.
Fill in the blank: The Election Commission of India is a/an ______ body.
True or False: A by-election is held when a seat in the legislature becomes vacant between general elections.
True or False: Every state in India has the same number of Lok Sabha seats.
True or False: In India, every citizen above the age of 18 has the right to vote.
True or False: The Election Commission can cancel an election if it finds evidence of unfair practices.
