Electoral Politics Chapter 3 Overview

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Why are elections necessary in a democracy?

To directly govern the country

To appoint the Election Commission

To select the political leaders (correct)

To eliminate the need for representatives

What is the main purpose of electoral competition among parties?

To create divisions among people

To ensure a one-party system

To serve the interests of the political leaders

To serve the people through different policy options (correct)

What distinguishes democratic elections from non-democratic elections?

Lack of transparency

Presence of only one candidate

Opportunity for citizens to choose their representatives (correct)

Involvement of the Election Commission

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

To enforce election laws and ensure a level playing field Signup and view all the answers

At each stage of elections, what should happen and what does happen?

Boundaries of constituencies should not be drawn unfairly, but they are drawn unfairly Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the movement led by Chaudhary Devi Lal against the ruling Congress party?

Nyaya Yudh Signup and view all the answers

How many seats did Lok Dal and its partners win in the State Assembly elections?

76 Signup and view all the answers

What action did Devi Lal's government take immediately after winning the elections?

Issued a Government Order waiving outstanding loans of small farmers, agricultural laborers, and small businessmen Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the next elections held in 1991 for Devi Lal's party?

They did not win popular support Signup and view all the answers

Who led a movement called 'Nyaya Yudh' (Struggle for Justice) against the ruling Congress party?

Devi Lal Signup and view all the answers

Electoral Politics Chapter 3 Overview

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Why are elections necessary in a democracy?

What is the main purpose of electoral competition among parties?

What distinguishes democratic elections from non-democratic elections?

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

At each stage of elections, what should happen and what does happen?

What was the name of the movement led by Chaudhary Devi Lal against the ruling Congress party?

How many seats did Lok Dal and its partners win in the State Assembly elections?

What action did Devi Lal's government take immediately after winning the elections?

What was the outcome of the next elections held in 1991 for Devi Lal's party?

Who led a movement called 'Nyaya Yudh' (Struggle for Justice) against the ruling Congress party?

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