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Questions and Answers
Why are elections necessary in a democracy?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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 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?
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?
Who led a movement called 'Nyaya Yudh' (Struggle for Justice) against the ruling Congress party?
