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 a candidate's nomination is rejected without proper reason what will weaken?MediumLevel 9Why is it necessary to apply equal rules to all parties in elections?MediumLevel 9For what purpose is a limit put on election expenditure?MediumLevel 9If the government announces a new scheme during elections only to gain votes what needs examination?MediumLevel 9If the losing party accepts a fair result what benefit does democracy get?MediumLevel 9Why should a losing party get a chance to contest again in the next election in free competition?MediumLevel 9Why is opposition criticism useful for free electoral competition?MediumLevel 9Why is an election manifesto important for voters?MediumLevel 9If the election result is predetermined and voting is only for show this is an example of what?MediumLevel 9Why is it dangerous for an election official to work in favour of one party?MediumLevel 9How is voters getting candidate information linked with fair competition?MediumLevel 9Why does equal electoral opportunity not mean equal result?MediumLevel 9How does peaceful campaigning strengthen electoral competition?MediumLevel 9Which basic electoral condition is harmed by violence in election campaign?MediumLevel 9If police stops opposition meetings without reason which electoral principle is affected?MediumLevel 9If news channels show only the ruling party and no criticism what effect will it have on voters?MediumLevel 9How do false rumours affect electoral competition?MediumLevel 9If voters have only one candidate before them why is electoral competition weak?MediumLevel 9Why is independence of a body like the election commission necessary?MediumLevel 9If voting is secret but counting is manipulated why will the election not remain fair?MediumLevel 9