Elections and Representation
Civics ⇒ Democracy and Government
Elections and Representation starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the difference between direct and indirect elections with examples from India.
Describe the process of counting votes in Indian elections.
Describe the process of nomination of candidates in Indian elections.
Explain the importance of free and fair elections in a democracy.
Explain the term 'constituency' in the context of elections.
Explain the term 'electoral malpractice' with an example.
Explain the term 'reserved constituencies' in the context of Indian elections.
Explain why secret ballot is important in elections.
What is the minimum age required to contest for the Lok Sabha elections in India? (1) 18 years (2) 21 years (3) 25 years (4) 30 years
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the Election Commission? (1) Article 324 (2) Article 356 (3) Article 370 (4) Article 80
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 reason for reserving seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in legislatures? (1) To ensure their adequate representation (2) To increase government revenue (3) To reduce population (4) To promote sports
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the highest authority in the conduct of elections in India.
Fill in the blank: The _______ system is used for the election of members to the Rajya Sabha.
Fill in the blank: The Election Commission of India is a/an _______ body.
Fill in the blank: The process of dividing a state into constituencies is called _______.
True or False: A person can vote in more than one constituency at the same time.
True or False: In India, elections are held at regular intervals for all legislative bodies.
True or False: In India, voting is compulsory for all eligible citizens.
True or False: The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from office in the same way as a judge of the Supreme Court.
