In which process is counting each vote equally most directly seen in democracy?
Correct answer: B
In counting every valid vote is counted with equal importance. In exams connect counting with equal vote value.
Civics
One person, one vote, one value
एक व्यक्ति, एक वोट, एक मूल्य
In this Class 9 Civics topic from “What is Democracy? Why Democracy?”, students explore the democratic principle that every citizen’s vote should carry equal value. They learn how universal adult franchise supports political equality, gives citizens a role in choosing representatives, and connects voting with participation and accountability. The topic also helps students understand why equal voting rights are essential for representative government and how democracy seeks to include people from different social and economic backgrounds.
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- Election campaign
- Vote counting
- Parliament speech
- Tax collection
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- Equal political right
- Equal food
- Equal wages
- Equal language
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- Difference in political vote value
- Difference in language spoken
- Difference in residence
- Difference in interests
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- Regional campaign
- Voting machine
- Equal vote value
- Candidate age
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- By giving equal political importance to every voter
- By giving more power to some voters
- By stopping counting
- By limiting campaign
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- Equal political rights
- Tax collection
- Election campaign
- Polling booth facility
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- It only tells number of polling booths
- It gives equal political importance to every eligible citizen
- It gives more votes to wealthy citizens
- It applies only to winning party
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- Every adult gets one equal vote
- Every vote is counted equally
- Property owners get extra votes
- All communities get equal franchise
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- Military power
- Hereditary rule
- Political equality
- Foreign control
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- Administrative convenience
- Equal political respect
- Complete economic equality
- Military discipline
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- Secret ballot
- Equal political rights
- Election symbol
- Campaign expense
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- Every citizen's voice is equal
- Vote can become more valuable by wealth and office
- All eligible citizens vote
- Every vote is counted equally
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- Universality exists but equal value is incomplete
- Democracy is completely perfect
- Franchise is not necessary
- Political equality is strong
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- Did every eligible person get one equal vote
- Was election campaign colourful
- Was the candidate famous
- Was the ballot large
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- Some votes are counted more
- Every valid vote is counted with equal value
- Only winning party votes are counted
- Counting happens without rules
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- Equal franchise
- Wealth based rule
- Hereditary power
- Military rule
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- Every eligible citizen gets one equal vote and equal counting
- Rich gets two votes
- Officer's vote is counted specially
- Some communities remain outside voting
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- It treats citizens as politically equal
- It makes citizens economically equal
- It excludes citizens from voting
- It bases citizenship on office
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- Equal adult franchise
- Counting colour
- Campaign song
- Voting machine size
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- It gives more votes to a few influential people
- It treats votes of all eligible citizens as equal
- It keeps franchise only for the wealthy
- It shuts elections
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- Equal political importance
- Work discipline
- Salary rule
- Office time
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- Every eligible citizen gets one vote and every vote has equal value
- Every rich person gets two votes
- Every officer's vote is double
- Some groups get lower vote value
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- Legitimacy may be questioned
- Legitimacy will always increase
- Government will be more equal
- Voting will become unnecessary
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- Every eligible adult gets one vote
- Some citizens get extra votes on the basis of wealth
- Every vote is counted equally
- Voters vote freely
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- Every eligible citizen is an equal political participant in choosing rule
- Only rich people choose rule
- Office holders are more valuable
- Some citizens' voice is lower
If a citizen is denied voting on the basis of religion which equality will break?
Correct answer: A
Denying voting on religious basis is against equal political rights. In exams write non discriminatory franchise.
What type of difference among citizens is not accepted by one person one vote one value?
Correct answer: A
This principle does not accept inequality in political vote value. In exams keep equality of vote value at the center.
If voters of one area are given less vote value than another area what will be affected?
Correct answer: C
Changing vote value on regional basis is against equal vote value. In exams remember protection from regional discrimination.
How does one person one vote one value increase legitimacy of democratic elections?
Correct answer: A
Equal political importance makes election result more legitimate. In exams connect legitimacy with equal vote.
If voting right is limited only to taxpayers which principle will weaken?
Correct answer: A
Limiting franchise on taxpayer basis is against political equality. In exams keep tax and voting right separate.
Which is the correct analysis of one person one vote one value?
Correct answer: B
This principle gives equal political importance to every eligible citizen. In exams connect it with democratic equality.
In which system will one person one vote one value not be followed?
Correct answer: C
Giving extra votes to property owners violates this principle. In exams treat extra vote as inequality.
If all votes are counted equally in an election which democratic idea will strengthen?
Correct answer: C
Equal counting strengthens political equality. In exams write equal counting and equal vote value together.
Equal value of vote is a sign of what?
Correct answer: B
Equal vote value shows equal political respect of citizens. In exams connect respect and vote value.
If one voter is stopped from voting due to caste while another is allowed what will be affected?
Correct answer: B
Caste based restriction weakens equal political rights. In exams write franchise as non discriminatory.
Which wrong idea does the principle of one person one vote one value reject?
Correct answer: B
This principle rejects higher vote value based on wealth and office. In exams identify unequal vote value as wrong.
If all adults get franchise but some minority votes are given less value which statement is correct?
Correct answer: A
Giving vote to all is not enough unless every vote has equal importance. In exams check both right and value.
Which question is most useful on the test of one person one vote one value?
Correct answer: A
The most useful test is whether every eligible person got one equal vote. In exams remember this direct check.
In democracy election result will be considered more just when what happens?
Correct answer: B
Equal value of every valid vote is the basis of a just result. In exams connect valid vote and equal value.
If there is no discrimination in franchise on the basis of religion caste and gender what does it match?
Correct answer: A
Non discriminatory franchise matches one person one vote one value. In exams connect equal franchise with democracy.
In which situation will political equality be truly followed?
Correct answer: A
In political equality both the right to vote and value of vote are equal. In exams write both elements together.
What is the relation between one person one vote one value and equal citizenship?
Correct answer: A
The political form of equal citizenship appears in equal franchise and equal vote value. In exams connect citizenship and vote.
If young people do not get vote even after becoming adults in a country what will be questioned?
Correct answer: A
An eligible citizen should get franchise after adulthood. In exams connect adult franchise with equal right.
How does one person one vote one value separate democracy from oligarchy?
Correct answer: B
Democracy treats votes of all eligible citizens as equal while oligarchy gives more influence to few. In exams write equal vote as a sign of democracy.
If a citizen's vote is counted less on the basis of employment which principle is it against?
Correct answer: A
Counting vote less on employment basis is against equal political importance. In exams keep occupation and vote value separate.
Which is the most balanced explanation linked with one person one vote one value?
Correct answer: A
A balanced explanation includes both one vote and equal value. In exams write both terms together.
If everyone does not get equal vote in democracy what effect will it have on legitimacy of government?
Correct answer: A
Without equal vote government cannot show equal consent of people. In exams connect legitimacy and equal vote.
In which situation will one person one vote one value be most clearly violated?
Correct answer: B
Extra votes based on wealth clearly violate this principle. In exams write extra votes as inequality.
What is the final democratic message of one person one vote one value?
Correct answer: A
This principle treats every eligible citizen as an equal political participant in choosing rule. In exams write it as basic equality of democracy.
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