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 many candidates contest but all are controlled by the same ruling group, why is real competition doubtful?HardLevel 7If security forces at polling booths signal voters in favour of one party, which element is affected?HardLevel 7In which situation will equal electoral opportunity be weakest?HardLevel 7If all election rules are written but applied strictly only to opposition, what is the problem?HardLevel 7If voters are free but only false information about candidates is available, how will electoral choice be?HardLevel 7What does booth capturing directly damage in elections?HardLevel 7If the ruling side bans critical news during elections, what will be the deeper effect?HardLevel 7If only voting is free but campaigning and nomination are controlled, what is the conclusion?HardLevel 7If one party gets big campaign platforms from state funds and another depends on small private resources, what question arises?HardLevel 7If security of ballot boxes is weak after voting, what will become doubtful?HardLevel 7In which situation does a democratic election have choice but not equality?HardLevel 7If voter list errors are higher only in opposition-supporting areas, what is the effect on electoral fairness?HardLevel 7If election officials tell voters whom to vote for, which condition is violated?HardLevel 7If all candidates have equal rights on paper but police stops only opposition campaigns, what will it be called?HardLevel 7If voters are stopped from hearing election speeches, which democratic ability is affected?HardLevel 7In which situation will an electoral victory have lower democratic legitimacy?HardLevel 7If everyone can campaign but only rich candidates can buy media space, what concern remains?HardLevel 7If one party is repeatedly allowed to speak in election debates and another is stopped, which principle is weakened?HardLevel 7If valid candidates do not get security and stop campaigning out of fear, what is affected?HardLevel 7If the ruling side uses timing of government announcements for electoral benefit, what check is necessary?HardLevel 7