Which option gives a condition of democratic election with its correct reason?

Correct answer: Secret ballot because it helps voters cast their vote without pressure, threats, or fear of retaliation

Direct answer: A is correct. A secret ballot is a democratic safeguard because the voter’s selection is private. This reduces the ability of a candidate, group, employer, or authority to threaten or punish someone for choosing a particular option. Therefore the voter can make a more independent decision. B contains a valid democratic idea—universal adult franchise—but its reason is false. The principle means that eligible adult citizens should have the right to vote without discrimination based on property or wealth; it does not restrict voting to property owners. C is wrong because regular elections prevent rulers from remaining indefinitely without seeking public approval; the option gives the opposite reason. D is wrong because an independent election authority should administer elections impartially, not campaign for the ruling party. Memory cue: in a condition-and-reason question, examine both halves; one correct phrase cannot rescue a false explanation.