Why is fair counting of election results necessary?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: So that the voters’ mandate is reflected accurately
Fair counting ensures that the votes received by each candidate are added correctly, so the winner truly reflects the choice of the voters. Hence, it represents the public mandate accurately. Secrecy of voting is protected while casting the vote and is not removed during counting. Exam tip: In a free and fair election, voting, counting and declaration of results must all be impartial.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
So that the voters’ mandate is reflected accurately
Why is this the correct answer?
Fair counting ensures that the votes received by each candidate are added correctly, so the winner truly reflects the choice of the voters. Hence, it represents the public mandate accurately. Secrecy of voting is protected while casting the vote and is not removed during counting. Exam tip: In a free and fair election, voting, counting and declaration of results must all be impartial.
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?.
