On what basis does a voter decide in a free election?
Correct answer: B
In a free election voter decides by own understanding and choice. In exams remember free choice.
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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.
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Easy · Level 8 · civics,democracy,voter_decision,free_choice
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- On fear and pressure
- On own understanding and choice
- On bribe
- On threat
Easy · Level 8 · civics,democracy,democratic_competition,candidates
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- Special advantage to ruling party
- Threatening voters
- Free choice among many candidates
- Ban on opposition
Easy · Level 8 · civics,democracy,government_machinery,neutrality
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- To follow rules
- To maintain peace
- For voting facility
- To make one party win
Easy · Level 8 · civics,democracy,candidate_views,fair_competition
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- Unfair election
- Fair competition
- Voting ban
- Secret rule
Easy · Level 8 · civics,democracy,secret_voting,voter_choice
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- When voter is threatened
- When voter gets no information
- When voter votes freely and secretly
- When voter is stopped from voting
Easy · Level 8 · civics,democracy,free_choice,real_competition
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- Polling booth
- Counting table
- Election symbol
- Free choice
Easy · Level 8 · civics,democracy,fair elections,voter safety,free voting,electoral competition
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- So they can vote freely without fear or pressure
- So they avoid voting
- So that only one political party wins the election
- So that election results are kept secret
Easy · Level 8 · civics,democracy,opposition_media,fair_competition
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- Voting date
- Fair competition
- Ballot colour
- Distance of polling booth
Easy · Level 8 · civics,democracy,equal_opportunity,correct_process
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- Benefit to one party
- Pressure on voter
- Equal opportunity and correct process
- Secret result
Easy · Level 8 · civics,democracy,result,counting
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- Fair
- Free
- Democratic
- Unfair
Easy · Level 8 · civics,democracy,free_election,example
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- Voters vote by choice without pressure
- Voter gets only one option
- Voter is threatened
- Voter is not allowed to vote
Easy · Level 8 · civics,democracy,voters_votes,fair_result
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- By government order
- By voters' votes
- By army's choice
- By money power
Easy · Level 8 · civics,democracy,electoral_equality,same_rules
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- Security for one party and ban for another
- All resources to one candidate
- Same rules for all candidates
- Stopping opposition from meeting
Easy · Level 8 · civics,democracy,public_will,electoral_competition
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- To always make one party win
- To threaten voters
- To make election a show
- To express people's real will
Easy · Level 8 · civics,democracy,voter_trust,fair_process
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- Fair rules and correct counting
- Threat and fear
- Bribe and pressure
- Secret orders and bias
Easy · Level 8 · civics,democracy,democratic_election,free_fair
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- Special rights to ruling party
- Free voters fair competition and correct counting
- Ban on opposition and fear
- Pre-decided result
Easy · Level 8 · civics,democracy,fair_campaign,equal_opportunity
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- Fair electoral opportunity
- Fear based voting
- Pre decided result
- Military control
Easy · Level 8 · civics,democracy,voter_participation,polling_booth
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- Voter's fair participation
- Election campaign song
- Candidate's speech
- Ballot colour
Easy · Level 8 · civics,democracy,candidate_expression,electoral_choice
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- So voters get proper choices
- So voting stops
- So opposition is removed
- So result remains hidden
Easy · Level 8 · civics,democracy,polling_official,neutrality
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- Neutral and according to rules
- In favour of one party
- Threatening voters
- Stopping voting
What makes electoral competition more democratic?
Correct answer: C
Free choice among many candidates increases democratic competition. In exams connect free choice with democracy.
View question detailsHow should government machinery not be used in a fair election?
Correct answer: D
Government machinery should not be used to make one party win. In exams remember neutrality of administration.
View question detailsIf candidates get time to present their views before voting what does it indicate?
Correct answer: B
Candidates getting time to present views indicates fair competition. In exams remember campaign opportunity.
View question detailsIn which situation will a voter's choice be expressed properly?
Correct answer: C
Free and secret voting expresses voter's choice properly. In exams remember the importance of secret ballot.
View question detailsWithout what will electoral competition not be considered real?
Correct answer: D
Without free choice competition is not real. In exams connect real competition with choice.
View question detailsWhy is voters' safety important in fair elections?
Correct answer: A
Voter safety protects citizens from threats, violence, and coercion. It enables them to vote for the candidate or party they genuinely prefer, which is essential for a fair election. Ensuring the victory of only one party is not fairness; it can restrict electoral freedom. Exam tip: Fair elections require voters to cast their votes without fear or pressure.
View question detailsIf opposition is not allowed to speak in media during election what will be affected?
Correct answer: B
Suppressing opposition voice prevents voters from getting full choice. In exams connect media opportunity with fairness.
View question detailsFairness in elections is most related to what?
Correct answer: C
Fairness is based on equal opportunity and correct process. In exams remember both together.
View question detailsIf election result is decided by order and not by counting votes how will the election be?
Correct answer: D
Election result should be decided by correct vote counting. In exams connect counting with legitimacy of result.
View question detailsWhich example shows a free election?
Correct answer: A
Voting by choice without pressure is a sign of free election. In exams remember this simple example.
View question detailsIn a fair election victory and defeat of candidates should be decided by what?
Correct answer: B
In fair elections victory and defeat are decided by voters' votes. In exams write vote as the decisive basis.
View question detailsIn which situation is equality seen in electoral competition?
Correct answer: C
Same rules for all candidates show electoral equality. In exams consider same rules as a necessary condition.
View question detailsWhat is the final purpose of free and fair electoral competition in democracy?
Correct answer: D
Free and fair competition expresses people's real will. In exams write public will as the purpose of election.
View question detailsWhat increases voters' trust in elections?
Correct answer: A
Fair rules and correct counting increase voters' trust. In exams connect trust with fair process.
View question detailsWhich is the most correct identity of a democratic election?
Correct answer: B
In a democratic election voters are free competition is fair and counting is correct. In exams remember these three together.
View question detailsIf all parties get equal campaign time in an election what is it an example of?
Correct answer: A
Equal campaign time is an example of fair electoral opportunity. In exams connect equality in campaign with fair competition.
View question detailsWrongly sending a voter back from the polling booth is against what?
Correct answer: A
Stopping an eligible voter from voting is against fair participation. In exams connect voting right with fair election.
View question detailsWhy is it necessary to let candidates express their views without fear in elections?
Correct answer: A
Free expression of candidates helps voters understand choices. In exams connect expression with electoral choice.
View question detailsHow should an official behave at the polling booth in a fair election?
Correct answer: A
A polling booth official works neutrally and according to rules. In exams connect official neutrality with trustworthy elections.
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