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 people do not get a real chance to change the government in an election what kind of election will it be?MediumLevel 20Why is the presence of opposition useful for voters in elections?MediumLevel 20What benefit does competition among parties give voters in elections?MediumLevel 20Why is equal opportunity necessary for candidates in elections?MediumLevel 20How does real competition in elections challenge the concentration of power?MediumLevel 20If the names of eligible citizens are removed from the voter list, what will be the effect on the legitimacy of the election?MediumLevel 20Giving all parties a fair chance to campaign in democratic elections is part of what?EasyLevel 20What is the meaning of fair competition in elections?EasyLevel 20Why should all parties get equal campaign opportunity in democratic elections?MediumLevel 20If results are pre decided in an election what disappears?MediumLevel 20What is the most correct meaning of fair competition in a democratic election?MediumLevel 20Why is it necessary for all candidates to get equal opportunity in elections?MediumLevel 20If opposition parties are not allowed to hold meetings and campaign, what is most directly affected?MediumLevel 20If everyone has voting right but parties are stopped from organising what will weaken?MediumLevel 20Why is it difficult to call an election democratic when voters have no real choice?MediumLevel 20If voters have choices but no choice can change the government because the system is already closed, what is weak?HardLevel 20A multi-party system strengthens democratic elections not merely by numbers but because of what?MediumLevel 20