Civics
Free and fair electoral competition
मुक्त और निष्पक्ष चुनावी प्रतिस्पर्धा
In this Class 9 Civics topic from “What is Democracy? Why Democracy?”, students examine why elections must provide voters with a genuine choice among competing parties and candidates. They learn how clear rules, equal opportunities, regular elections, secret ballots, and independent oversight help make electoral competition fair. The topic also explains how excessive money power, intimidation, unfair use of government resources, or restricted participation can weaken democracy, while meaningful competition makes elected representatives more accountable to citizens.
Practice questions
If candidates are allowed to hold meetings only with permission of ruling side, what is lacking?MediumLevel 7Influencing voters through false rumours weakens which election quality?MediumLevel 7If the ruling party uses government employees for its campaign, which principle is broken?MediumLevel 7In which situation will a voter be unable to express real will?MediumLevel 7If candidates have equal legal rights in election but some are blocked in practice, what is the problem?MediumLevel 7What is the main benefit of equal campaign opportunity in fair electoral competition?MediumLevel 7If a candidate wins only because others were not allowed to campaign, which weakness is shown?MediumLevel 7In free elections, what protection does a voter need?MediumLevel 7If election rules are changed just before voting to benefit the ruling party, what will be affected?MediumLevel 7In which situation will election result be close to people's real choice?MediumLevel 7If voting is free but only one party has the right to field candidates, what is missing?MediumLevel 7In which example is freedom present but fairness is still doubtful?MediumLevel 7The role of free media in elections is linked with what?MediumLevel 7If identity checking in elections is used only to stop some groups, what is the problem?MediumLevel 7In which situation will the electoral field be considered level?MediumLevel 7If there is no neutral security at polling booths, what danger may increase?MediumLevel 7Which statement shows the correct understanding of free and fair elections?MediumLevel 7If candidates are allowed to campaign but their supporters are stopped from attending rallies, what is affected?MediumLevel 7In which situation will trust in elections be weakest?MediumLevel 7What is the overall purpose of free and fair electoral competition?MediumLevel 7