What is the main meaning of free and fair elections?
Correct answer: A
In free and fair elections voters vote according to their choice. Exam tip: remember absence of fear and pressure.
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Free and fair electoral competition
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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.
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Easy · Level 7 · free election,fair election,voter choice
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- Voters choose freely without fear and pressure
- Only one party contests
- Results are fixed in advance
- Voting is only for name
Easy · Level 7 · real choice,electoral competition,democracy
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- Voter gets no choice
- Voter can choose among different candidates or parties
- Only ruling party gets votes
- Elections are cancelled
Easy · Level 7 · fair opportunity,candidates,elections
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- King's permission
- Army support
- Equal and fair opportunity
- Foreign order
Easy · Level 7 · voter fear,free voting,election fairness
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- Very fair
- Fully free
- Democratically strong
- Not free
Easy · Level 7 · free choice,voter,democracy
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- On the basis of personal free choice
- On army order
- On king's wish
- Due to fear
Easy · Level 7 · vote counting,election results,fairness
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- Pre-decided
- According to actual votes
- By king's order
- By ruling party's wish
Easy · Level 7 · campaign freedom,political parties,fair competition
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- Stopping opposition from campaigning
- Threatening voters
- All parties get chance to campaign
- Changing results
Easy · Level 7 · single candidate,real choice,election
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- Polling booth
- Voter list
- Ballot paper
- Real choice
Easy · Level 7 · opposition,choice,electoral competition
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- To give voters choices
- To stop elections
- To reduce voting
- To hide results
Easy · Level 7 · threats,voter freedom,free election
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- Hereditary rule
- Free voting
- King's power
- Tax system
Easy · Level 7 · vote counting,honest counting,fair election
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- Secretly changed
- Only in favour of ruling party
- Honest and accurate
- Written beforehand
Easy · Level 7 · fixed results,unfair election,democracy
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- Free
- Fair
- Competitive
- Unfair
Easy · Level 7 · equal opportunity,candidates,parties
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- For all candidates and parties
- Only for ruling party
- Only for rich people
- Only for officials
Easy · Level 7 · free elections,voter choice,democracy,electoral competition,civics
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- Decided by the government
- Free from pressure
- Controlled by the army
- Forced by the family
Easy · Level 7 · opposition ban,weak competition,elections
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- Many parties contest
- Voters vote freely
- Opposition is stopped from contesting
- Counting is accurate
Easy · Level 7 · secret ballot,free and fair elections,voter freedom,electoral competition,democracy
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- Threatening voters
- Fixing election results beforehand
- Preventing opposition candidates from contesting
- Helping voters vote freely without pressure
Easy · Level 7 · democracy,public choice,free fair elections
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- Because they show people's real choice
- Because they stop people
- Because they choose a king
- Because they hide results
Easy · Level 7 · campaign opportunity,fair competition,elections
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- Military rule
- Fair electoral competition
- Hereditary rule
- Secret rule
Easy · Level 7 · bribery,money power,fair elections
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- Free and fair elections
- Voter list
- Election date
- Polling station
Easy · Level 7 · money power,equal opportunity,elections
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- It can make competition more fair
- It can decide voting age
- It can weaken equal opportunity
- It can make every vote equal
What does real choice mean in electoral competition?
Correct answer: B
Real choice allows voters to choose a representative of their preference. Exam tip: treat choice as a necessary condition of democratic elections.
View question detailsWhat should all candidates get in a fair election?
Correct answer: C
In a fair election all candidates get fair chance to campaign and participate. Exam tip: remember equal opportunity.
View question detailsIf voters vote because of fear, how will the election be considered?
Correct answer: D
A vote cast in fear does not show free choice. Exam tip: understand fear-free voting as a necessary condition.
View question detailsOn what basis does a voter vote in a free election?
Correct answer: A
In a free election voters vote according to their own opinion. Exam tip: see free choice as the soul of elections.
View question detailsHow should results be in a fair election?
Correct answer: B
In fair elections results are based on actual vote counting. Exam tip: remember the proper link between votes and results.
View question detailsWhich situation supports free and fair elections?
Correct answer: C
Chance for all parties to campaign makes electoral competition fair. Exam tip: remember campaign freedom.
View question detailsIf there is only one candidate and no choice, what will be lacking in the election?
Correct answer: D
Without choice voters cannot make a free selection. Exam tip: write choice as necessary for real elections.
View question detailsWhy is it necessary to allow opposition parties to participate in elections?
Correct answer: A
Opposition participation lets voters choose from different options. Exam tip: connect opposition with electoral competition.
View question detailsThreatening voters during elections is against what?
Correct answer: B
Threats destroy voters' free choice. Exam tip: treat fear and pressure as undemocratic signs.
View question detailsHow should vote counting be in a fair election?
Correct answer: C
Accurate counting gives results based on real votes. Exam tip: check fairness of counting along with voting.
View question detailsIf election results are decided beforehand, what kind of election is it?
Correct answer: D
Pre-decided results do not show people's real choice. Exam tip: understand fixed results as against fair elections.
View question detailsFor whom is equal opportunity necessary in electoral competition?
Correct answer: A
Equal opportunity makes elections fair and competitive. Exam tip: remember equal chance for all candidates.
View question detailsHow should the voter's choice be in a free election?
Correct answer: B
In a free election, a voter must be able to choose a preferred candidate without threats, bribery, government pressure, or social pressure. Therefore, a choice free from pressure is correct. Choice controlled by the government or army, or forced by family members, is not an independent voter choice. Exam tip: an independent voter choice is a key feature of free and fair elections.
View question detailsIn which situation will electoral competition become weak?
Correct answer: C
Stopping opposition reduces voters' choices. Exam tip: understand opposition participation as necessary for competition.
View question detailsWhat does secret ballot help in?
Correct answer: D
In a secret ballot, the candidate chosen by a voter is not disclosed publicly. This reduces pressure and intimidation from family members, employers, influential people, or political groups. Therefore, voters can vote freely according to their real choice. Option A is the opposite of the purpose of a secret ballot. Exam tip: associate secret ballot with voter freedom and free and fair elections.
View question detailsWhy are free and fair elections necessary for democracy?
Correct answer: A
In democracy government should be formed by people's real choice. Exam tip: connect fair elections with public will.
View question detailsIf all parties get equal chance to campaign, what does it indicate?
Correct answer: B
Equal campaign opportunity keeps competition fair. Exam tip: connect campaign opportunity with equality.
View question detailsBuying votes by bribing voters is against what?
Correct answer: A
Bribe affects voters' free choice. Exam tip: understand money power as against fair elections.
View question detailsWhat can unfair use of money power do in elections?
Correct answer: C
Unfair money power can reduce opportunities of poorer candidates. Exam tip: check its effect on equal opportunity.
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