Class 9 Civics: Electoral Politics Chapter 3 – Set 2

Question 1

Which of the following statement is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

All citizens above the age of 21 can vote in an election

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Every citizen has the right to vote regardless of caste religion or gender

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Some criminal and persons with unsound mind can be denied the right to vote in rare situation

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It is the responsibility of the government to get the names of all eligible voters in the voters list

Question 2

Which of these is not a feature of Indian democracy?

Accepted Answer

In India, the losing parties refuse to accept the electoral verdict

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India has the largest number of voters in the world.

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India’s election commission is very powerful

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In India, everyone above the age of 18 is has a right to vote

Question 3

What is meant by the term constituency?

Accepted Answer

A particular area from where voters elect a representative to the Lok Sabha/ vidhan Sabha

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A body of voters

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An assembly where decisions are made

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None of these

Question 4

In India elections for which of these bodies are held after 5years?

Accepted Answer

Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha

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Rajya Sabha

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Vidhan Parishad

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All of the above

Question 5

What is an election held for only one constituency to fill the vacancy caused due to the death or resignation of a member called?

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By-election

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Mid-term election

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General election

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Emergency election

Question 6

Which of these is not a part of the district and local level bodies?

Accepted Answer

Lok Sabha

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Panchayats

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Municipalities

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Corporation

Question 7

What is the details the candidates have to give before contesting the elections?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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Serious criminal cases pending against them.

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Details of assets and liabilities of the candidate and his or her family.

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Educational qualification of the candidate.

Question 8

Name the body which conducts the elections in India?

Accepted Answer

Election commission

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Supreme court

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Parliament

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Lok Sabha

Question 9

What does the term 'incumbent' mean?

Accepted Answer

The current holder of a political office.

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The candidate contesting the election.

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The outgoing candidate of the dissolved house.

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None of these.

Question 10

The election commission is:

Accepted Answer

An appointed body

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An elected body

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An independent body

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Both (a) & (c)

CHAPTER 3 ELECTORAL POLITICS (SET-2)

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