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 voters are bribed for votes but voting is secret why does the problem still remain?ExpertLevel 9If internet is shut before elections to stop opposition campaigning which deeper electoral condition is violated?ExpertLevel 9If false rumours against one party are spread through state supported channels what happens to fairness?ExpertLevel 9If constituency boundaries are changed to deliberately reduce the influence of an opposing group what concern arises?ExpertLevel 9If all voters can vote but candidates can come only from pro government organisations what is missing?ExpertLevel 9If administrative officials do not even register opposition complaints what happens to electoral justice?ExpertLevel 9If some voters are deliberately told the wrong polling booth what is this a form of?ExpertLevel 9If election rules are suddenly changed and small parties get no time to prepare what is the problem?ExpertLevel 9If a candidate is not given security despite serious threats what is the risk in electoral competition?ExpertLevel 9If supporters of one party are repeatedly removed from the voting queue which fairness is affected?ExpertLevel 9If voters cannot know whether an online message is advertisement or news what effect can it have on electoral decision?ExpertLevel 9If fear is spread on the basis of religious identity in elections how is free competition affected?ExpertLevel 9If independent observers exist but cannot enter sensitive booths what is the limitation of observation?ExpertLevel 9If women have to vote under family instructions due to social pressure in an election which condition is missing?ExpertLevel 9If one party is allowed more rallies in less time and another gets fewer permissions which principle is tested?ExpertLevel 9If voters have options but all options are forced to accept the same policy which quality of competition declines?ExpertLevel 9If counting is correct but there is no independent recount system for complaints what concern may arise?ExpertLevel 9If the ruling side freezes bank accounts of opposition parties before election what happens to fair competition?ExpertLevel 9If an independent election body makes rules but people do not get information about rules what is lacking?ExpertLevel 9If security forces are present at a polling booth but give priority to supporters of one party which principle is violated?ExpertLevel 9