Electoral Politics Chapter 3 Overview
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What was the name of the movement led by Chaudhary Devi Lal to form a new party?

  • Sangharsh Samiti
  • Lok Dal
  • Haryana Assembly
  • Nyaya Yudh (correct)
  • How many seats did Lok Dal alone win in the State Assembly?

  • 76
  • 60 (correct)
  • 90
  • 5
  • Why were the people unhappy with the existing government?

  • Poor infrastructure
  • High taxes
  • Lack of healthcare
  • Corruption (correct)
  • What was the immediate action taken by Devi Lal's government after winning the election?

    <p>Issued Government Order for loan waivers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Devi Lal's party not win popular support in the elections held in 1991?

    <p>Failure to fulfill promises made in the previous election</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are elections necessary and useful in a democracy?

    <p>To enable people to govern directly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes democratic elections from non-democratic elections?

    <p>The presence of multiple political parties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Election Commission in ensuring free and fair elections in India?

    <p>To monitor and oversee the conduct of elections impartially</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common form of democracy in modern times?

    <p>Representative democracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of electoral competition among parties serves the people in a democracy?

    <p>Providing choices for the citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Devi Lal promise to do if his party won the elections?

    <p>Waive the loans of farmers and small businessmen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the State assembly election in Haryana in 1987?

    <p>Devi Lal's party and its allies won a clear majority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened after Devi Lal's party won the 1987 State assembly election?

    <p>Devi Lal issued a Government Order waiving the outstanding loans of certain groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Devi Lal's party not win popular support in the elections held in 1991?

    <p>The Congress party won the election and formed the government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of Lok Dal and its partners' victory in the State assembly election?

    <p>Devi Lal became the new Chief Minister and his government waived outstanding loans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common form of democracy in modern times?

    <p>Representative democracy where people govern through their representatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are elections necessary and useful in a democracy?

    <p>To give people an opportunity to select their representatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes democratic elections from non-democratic elections?

    <p>Equal right to vote for all citizens and fair electoral process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Election Commission in ensuring free and fair elections in India?

    <p>To enforce the model code of conduct for political parties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which form does the most common democracy allow people to govern?

    <p>Through their representatives elected by them</p> Signup and view all the answers

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