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 equality of electoral field has to be checked, which question is most decisive?ExpertLevel 7If candidates can speak in an election but citizens cannot ask questions, what will be missing?ExpertLevel 7If false cases are filed against opposition to keep it busy during campaign, what is the main effect?ExpertLevel 7If all stages of an election look correct but results are never made public, which value breaks down?ExpertLevel 7If expression is free in an election but voters must vote under pressure at the booth, what is the conclusion?ExpertLevel 7If all parties got campaign time but queues of opposition supporters at polling booths were repeatedly closed, what weakened?ExpertLevel 7Which sequence is most comprehensive while expert-checking election fairness?ExpertLevel 7If all parties are legally allowed to campaign but public spaces are given only to ruling side, what is the problem?ExpertLevel 7If complaints of electoral malpractice are investigated very late after elections, which value may weaken?ExpertLevel 7If results are counted correctly but the winner bought votes, which conclusion is proper?ExpertLevel 7If criticism of one party is banned but praise of it is allowed, what is the effect on voters?ExpertLevel 7If a fair election is claimed but independent media and observers are kept away, what is the most appropriate doubt?ExpertLevel 7In which example is there choice in election but not informed choice?ExpertLevel 7If opposition is allowed to contest but media blocks discussion of its manifesto, which quality weakens?ExpertLevel 7If electoral competition appears equal but a strong group intimidates voters of one community, what is affected?ExpertLevel 7If punishment for election offences applies only to small parties while large parties escape, which value weakens?ExpertLevel 7If administrative orders remove opposition posters while ruling party material remains, which conclusion is correct?ExpertLevel 7If voters get correct information and vote freely but vote security is weak, what is at risk?ExpertLevel 7At expert level, which question is most comprehensive for testing free and fair elections?ExpertLevel 7What is the deepest conclusion about free and fair electoral competition?ExpertLevel 7