Civics
Polling and counting of votes
Practice questions
Why are both identity verification and electoral roll matching considered necessary at a polling station?What best explains the democratic importance of secret ballot?What is the main reason for sealing the EVM after polling?Presence of candidates' agents at the counting centre strengthens which democratic principle?Indelible ink is used in the electoral process to prevent which problem?If a voter's name is in the roll but identity proof is not satisfactory what is the polling officer's main duty?Credibility of polling and counting is most affected by what?Why is the seal of an EVM checked before counting?The voting compartment at a polling station is mainly linked to which constitutional value?Giving importance to every single vote during counting reflects which principle?Which best describes the role of security personnel at a polling station?Which measure is most suitable to increase public trust in counting results?If serious irregularity is proved at a polling station what measure may the Election Commission order?For what purpose is secure custody of voting machines maintained after polling?Influencing a voter in favour of any candidate at the polling station is against which principle?Why are total votes matched before official declaration of results?Why is neutrality of election officials essential in polling?What is the main reason for not allowing unauthorized persons into a counting centre?What is the most direct effect on democracy if secrecy of voting is broken?Why is the chain of custody of machines important between polling and counting?