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Civics

What makes elections in India free and fair?

भारत में चुनाव स्वतंत्र और निष्पक्ष कैसे होते हैं?

This Class 9 Civics topic from Electoral Politics explains the features that make elections in India free and fair. Students learn about universal adult franchise, regular elections, constituencies, voter lists, candidate nominations, campaigning, secret ballots and vote counting. It also examines the role of the Election Commission in setting rules, monitoring campaigns and addressing malpractices, while considering challenges such as money power, misuse of official resources and unequal opportunities for candidates.

Practice questions

Why are ministers restricted from announcing major new schemes after the Model Code of Conduct comes into force?What is the most accurate role of secret ballot in free and fair elections?How is the accuracy of the electoral roll related to fairness of elections?What is the main democratic purpose of having expenditure limits in elections?Why does the use of muscle power prevent elections from remaining fair?Why is bribing voters against free elections?When can transfer of officials by the Election Commission be necessary for fairness?What is the correct purpose of the presence of security forces at polling stations?Why is the presence of candidates’ agents during counting considered important?If vote counting is not transparent, what effect will it have on election results?Why are speeches regulated under the Model Code of Conduct?Preventing a voter from voting in another person’s name protects which democratic principle?How does the use of indelible ink contribute to fair elections?Why is impartiality of media important in elections?Why is equal campaign opportunity for candidates necessary in free and fair elections?What is the democratic importance of a complaint redressal system in elections?Why is it necessary to control crowds of candidates’ supporters near polling stations?Allowing independent candidates to contest elections strengthens which idea?When can an order of re-poll by the Election Commission be necessary for fairness?How does voter education strengthen fairness in elections?