If voters vote under fear or pressure, which condition of election is broken?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Free voting
Correct answer: B — free voting is broken when voters act under fear or pressure. In a democratic election, a voter must be able to decide according to personal preference, without threats, force, or intimidation. The reasoning is simple: fear influences the voter’s decision; an influenced decision is not fully free; therefore the election does not provide genuine democratic choice. Option A is wrong because regular intervals concern how often elections are held, not voter freedom. Option C is wrong because a voters’ list records eligible voters and does not describe pressure at the polling stage. Option D is wrong because a manifesto states policies and promises. Memory cue: “free voter, fair choice”; fear removes freedom from voting.
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Free voting
Why is this the correct answer?
Correct answer: B — free voting is broken when voters act under fear or pressure. In a democratic election, a voter must be able to decide according to personal preference, without threats, force, or intimidation. The reasoning is simple: fear influences the voter’s decision; an influenced decision is not fully free; therefore the election does not provide genuine democratic choice. Option A is wrong because regular intervals concern how often elections are held, not voter freedom. Option C is wrong because a voters’ list records eligible voters and does not describe pressure at the polling stage. Option D is wrong because a manifesto states policies and promises. Memory cue: “free voter, fair choice”; fear removes freedom from voting.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Civics question. Chapter: Electoral Politics. Topic: What makes elections in India free and fair?.
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