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    Social Science Assignment Class IX

    Electoral Politics
    I. Choose the correct option:
    1. Which among the following is not correct about the election commission?
    a) The Election Commission conducts all elections for the Parliament and Assemblies.
    b) The Election Commission directs and controls the elections.
    c) Preparation of electoral rolls.
    d) The Election Commission cannot fix the election dates
    2. By-elections are held in one constituency
    a) To fill the seats in Vidhan Sabha.
    b) To select a capable candidate.
    c) To fill the vacancy caused by death or resignation of a member
    d) To elect two leaders in the constituency.
    3. What are the main challenges to free and fair elections in India? Select the correct options.
    (They can be more than one)
    a) Model of Code of Conduct.
    b) Lack of Internal Democracy among Political Parties
    c) Influence of Money and Muscle Power
    d) Dynastic Rule
    4. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
    a) All citizens above the age of 21 can vote in an election.
    b) Every citizen has the right to vote regardless of caste, religion or gender.
    c) Some criminals and persons with unsound mind can be denied the right to vote in rare situations.
    d) It is the responsibility of the government to get the names of all eligible and voters enroll in the
    voters list.

    5. Which is the largest legislative assembly in India?

    a) Madhya Pradesh

    b) Bihar

    c) Kerala

    d) Uttar Pradesh

    6. How many assembly constituencies are there in the state of Gujarat.


    a) 25 b) 10 c) 26 d) 38
    7. Here are some facts on Indian elections. Which of them reflect the weakness of our Electoral
    System?
    (i) The Lok Sabha has always had less than 10 per cent women members.
    (ii) The Election Commission often refuses to accept the government's advice about when the
    elections should be held.
    (iii) The present Lok Sabha has more than 145 members whose assets are more than Rs. 1 crore.
    (iv) After losing an election the Chief Minister said "I respect the people's verdict".
    8. Which of the following statements regarding elections and election commission hold true?
    (i) Election Commission of India has enough powers to conduct free and fair elections in the
    country.
    (ii) There is a high level of popular participation in the elections in our country.
    (iii) It is very easy for the party in power to win an election.
    (iv) Many reforms are needed to make our elections completely free and fair.
    9. Observe the following election cartoons and write down the problems related to Indian
    elections.
    1.

    2.

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