Nomination of candidates and election campaigns

These are campaign methods through which candidates present their views. In exams connect campaign methods with voter communication.

False news weakens voters' reasoned decisions. In exams treat misinformation as unhealthy campaign.

The final list tells voters the real candidates. In exams connect final candidate list with electoral choices.

Expenditure limit helps fair competition. In exams connect money power with electoral fairness.

Excessive money power can weaken equal opportunity. In exams understand the purpose of expenditure rules.

Questions and answers make a candidate more accountable to people. In exams connect campaign dialogue with accountability.

Personal attack weakens issue based decision making. In exams treat policy based campaign as better.

Campaign tools should be used according to rules. In exams connect campaign regulation with fairness.

Valid nomination is a necessary condition to contest. In exams remember the effect of invalid nomination.

Correct information helps voters make better choices. In exams remember to be careful about rumours.

Inducement through free goods affects voters' free choice. In exams treat inducement as a wrong method.

Election symbol helps voters identify. In exams connect symbol with voter recognition.

Campaign deadline helps peace and fairness before polling. In exams understand the purpose of campaign silence period.

Such information helps voters make thoughtful decisions. In exams remember transparency and informed choice together.

Campaign information helps voters compare candidates and judge what each one has done and proposes to do. When a candidate explains achievements clearly, voters can consider evidence from the past. When future plans are specific and understandable, voters can also assess priorities and likely direction. This makes the decision more informed.

Option A is correct because clear achievements and plans give voters a solid basis for choosing. They do not stop counting, remove the voters’ list, or eliminate the need for nomination. A campaign message is useful when it presents relevant information honestly and allows comparison with other candidates. The goal is not to force a result but to improve the quality of voters’ judgment.

Hearing different views helps voters choose better. In exams connect multiparty campaign with real choice.

Security deposit is a rule of the nomination process. In exams connect it with candidate nomination.

A nomination paper must be submitted within the prescribed last date and time. A paper submitted after the deadline is generally not accepted, so the candidate cannot contest the election. Late nomination does not change the voting age or constituency boundaries. Exam tip: Link the nomination deadline with a candidate’s valid entry into the election.

Use of power during elections can affect fairness. In exams remember misuse of government power.

Violent language can create fear and tension. In exams treat peaceful campaign as democratic.