What does equal application of law mean in elections?
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Correct answer: Same rules apply to all parties and candidates
Equal application of law means that the same election rules apply to every political party and candidate, with similar action for similar violations. This prevents the ruling party from gaining an unfair advantage and supports free and fair elections. Option B is incorrect because special legal exemptions violate equality before the law. Exam tip: link fair elections with “same rules, equal opportunity.”
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Same rules apply to all parties and candidates
Why is this the correct answer?
Equal application of law means that the same election rules apply to every political party and candidate, with similar action for similar violations. This prevents the ruling party from gaining an unfair advantage and supports free and fair elections. Option B is incorrect because special legal exemptions violate equality before the law. Exam tip: link fair elections with “same rules, equal opportunity.”
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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