Which action is against fair elections?
Correct answer: D
Tampering with ballot box changes people's votes. Exam tip: remember security after voting too.
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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 · ballot tampering,unfair election,vote security
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- Allowing all to campaign
- Accurate vote counting
- Secret voting
- Tampering with ballot box
Easy · Level 7 · campaign freedom,candidates,parties
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- For all valid candidates and parties
- Only for ruling side
- Only for government officials
- Only for one family
Easy · Level 7 · misinformation,voter choice,election fairness
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- Free and proper electoral choice
- Monarchy
- Number of booths
- Voter age
Easy · Level 7 · free voting,secret ballot,voter choice
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- Making voter vote by threat
- Allowing voter to vote secretly by own wish
- Buying voter's vote
- Stopping voter from voting
Easy · Level 7 · election commission,neutrality,fair election
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- Biased
- Under ruling party
- Neutral
- Against voters
Easy · Level 7 · voter suppression,participation,elections
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- Election poster
- State song
- Weather
- Free and equal participation
Easy · Level 7 · real competition,parties,candidates
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- Permission for different parties and candidates to participate
- Only one candidate
- Hiding results
- Threatening voters
Easy · Level 7 · fair elections,electoral competition,equal rules,equal opportunity,democracy,civics
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- Extra use of government resources by the ruling party
- Same rules for all parties and candidates
- Keeping vote-counting results secret
- Preventing opposition candidates from contesting
Easy · Level 7 · misuse of power,government machinery,fair competition
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- Fair electoral competition
- Voting date
- Ballot size
- Voter name
Easy · Level 7 · information,open discussion,voter choice
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- Only government propaganda
- Correct information and open discussion
- Threat
- Ban on opposition
Easy · Level 7 · secrecy of voting,free elections,voter protection
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- To protect voters from pressure
- To change results
- To remove opposition
- To stop voting
Easy · Level 7 · opposition ban,unfair election,no competition
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- Campaign opportunity for all parties
- Voters voting without fear
- Ban on opposition
- Accurate counting
Easy · Level 7 · fair competition,campaign rules,candidates
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- Unfair competition
- Monarchy
- Fearful election
- Fair competition
Easy · Level 7 · ruling party,equal opportunity,fair election
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- Equal opportunity
- Polling booth
- Voter identity
- Election date
Easy · Level 7 · fear,pressure,bribery
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- From ballot paper
- From fear pressure and bribe
- From polling booth
- From voter list
Easy · Level 7 · fair election,accurate results,free voters
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- Ruling party always wins
- Opposition is not allowed to speak
- Voters are free and results are accurate
- Counting is secretly changed
Easy · Level 7 · nomination,candidates,electoral competition
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- Election song
- Polling booth colour
- Voter identity card
- Electoral competition
Easy · Level 7 · electoral competition,choice,democracy
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- To give people choices
- To silence people
- To stop voting
- To make a king
Easy · Level 7 · secret ballot,voter pressure,free voting
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- Pressure on voting freedom
- Speed of counting
- Cleanliness of booth
- Candidate age
Easy · Level 7 · pressure free voting,secret ballot,voter choice
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- Buying votes with bribes
- Secret and pressure-free voting
- Threatening voters
- Fixing results beforehand
In a free election, who should have freedom to campaign?
Correct answer: A
Campaign freedom lets voters hear different ideas. Exam tip: connect campaign freedom with real choice.
View question detailsMisleading voters with false information weakens what?
Correct answer: A
False information affects voters' informed choice. Exam tip: connect truthful information with election fairness.
View question detailsWhich is an example of free voting?
Correct answer: B
Voting secretly by one's own wish is free voting. Exam tip: remember both will and secrecy.
View question detailsWhat should be the role of an institution like election commission in free and fair elections?
Correct answer: C
A neutral institution increases credibility of elections. Exam tip: remember neutrality of the election body.
View question detailsIf people are stopped from voting at the polling booth, what will be affected?
Correct answer: D
Stopping people from voting weakens electoral participation. Exam tip: connect voting access with electoral freedom.
View question detailsWhat is necessary for real competition in elections?
Correct answer: A
Different candidates and parties give voters options. Exam tip: connect competition with choices.
View question detailsWhat strengthens fairness in elections?
Correct answer: B
Fairness in an election is strengthened when the same rules apply to every political party and candidate, giving all of them an equal chance to compete. Therefore, option B is correct. Giving the ruling party extra access to government resources creates an unequal electoral field. Exam tip: Equal rules, equal opportunity, and transparency are key signs of a fair election.
View question detailsIf the ruling party misuses government machinery, what will weaken?
Correct answer: A
Misuse of government machinery creates unequal conditions for others. Exam tip: identify misuse of power.
View question detailsWhat helps voters form opinions freely?
Correct answer: B
Correct information and discussion help voters choose thoughtfully. Exam tip: connect information with free choice.
View question detailsWhy is secrecy of voting necessary in elections?
Correct answer: A
Secrecy allows voters to vote without fear. Exam tip: connect secret voting with free elections.
View question detailsWhich is not a sign of free and fair elections?
Correct answer: C
Banning opposition reduces electoral choice and competition. Exam tip: identify the wrong option.
View question detailsIf every candidate is allowed to campaign according to rules, what will it be called?
Correct answer: D
Equal campaign opportunity under rules shows fair competition. Exam tip: see rules and equality together.
View question detailsSpecial facility to the ruling party in elections is against what?
Correct answer: A
Special facility makes competition unequal. Exam tip: treat extra benefit to ruling side as unfair.
View question detailsIn a free election, from what should a voter be free?
Correct answer: B
Fear pressure and bribe affect voters' free choice. Exam tip: see all three as unfair influence.
View question detailsWhich statement is correct for fair elections?
Correct answer: C
In fair elections voters are free and results are based on real votes. Exam tip: remember free voting and correct results together.
View question detailsIf candidates are stopped from filing nominations, what will weaken?
Correct answer: D
Stopping nominations reduces candidate participation. Exam tip: treat nomination as the beginning of competition.
View question detailsWhat is the purpose of electoral competition in democracy?
Correct answer: A
Electoral competition lets people choose among different policies and leaders. Exam tip: connect competition with choice.
View question detailsIf a voter has to show the vote to someone, what danger increases?
Correct answer: A
A secret ballot protects a voter’s freedom to choose. If a voter must show the vote to another person, that person may try to threaten, reward, punish, or otherwise control the voter. The voter may then choose a candidate because of fear or pressure instead of personal judgment. Therefore, the danger that increases is pressure on voting freedom, which is option A.
The secrecy of the ballot does not make counting faster, improve booth cleanliness, or determine a candidate’s age. Its purpose is to keep the voter’s decision private and reduce outside influence. This privacy is especially important where a powerful candidate, party worker, employer, family member, or local authority could misuse their influence. Hence option A correctly identifies the democratic danger.
In which situation is voter's free choice protected?
Correct answer: B
Secret and pressure-free voting protects free choice. Exam tip: remember both conditions together.
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