1.Name the party formed by Chaudhary Devi Lai.
Ans. Chaudhary Devi Lai formed the new party Lok Dal.
2.What is Election Manifesto?
Ans. The booklet or pamphlet issued, by a political party that tells people about their policies and programmes is known as Election Manifesto.
3.What is Election Symbol?
Ans. At the time of election, certain symbols are alloted by Election Commission to political parties. They are called election symbols.
4.Write one merit of an electoral competition?
Ans. One merit of an electoral competition is that it gives choice to voters to choose best among the contesting , candidates.
5.What is the meaning of free and fair elections?
Ans. When the voters are allowed tocastfvote-according to their wishes without any pressure and interference, it is called free and fair.elections.
6.What is general election?
Ans. Election held after every five years is termed as general election.
7.When does the by-election occur?
Ans.When any vacancy occurs due to death or resignation of a candidate, election becomes necessary and it is known as by-election.
8.Mention number of years the Member of Parliament is elected for?
Ans.The member of Parliament is elected for a term of five years.
9.What is the number of Lok Sabha constituencies at present?
Ans. The number of Lok Sabha constituencies at present is 543.
10.What is the motive behind reserved constituencies?
Ans. The motive behind reserved constituencies is to ensure proper representation of the weaker sections like Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
11.What is a Democratic Election?
Ans. Election should be conducted in a free and fairmanner where people can choose according to their wishes and this type of election is known as ‘Democratic Election.
12.What is official name of voters’ list?
Ans. Voters’ list is officially known as Electoral Roll.
13.What is the minimum age for voting in India?
Ans. The minimum age for voting in India is 18 years.
14.How many seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the Lok Sabha?
Ans. At present, 84 seats are reserved for the Scheduled . Castes :(SCs) and 47 for the Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the Lok Sabha.
15.What should be title minimum age of a voter and a candidate contesting the Lok Sabha elections?
Ans. Minimumigeof a voter is-18 years and a candidate contesting elections is 25 years.
16.What is the purpose of Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC)?
Ans. The main purpose of Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) is to ensure that no one votes in place of someone else.
17.Who used the slogan‘Land to the Tiller’?
Ans. The Left Front used the slogan ‘Land to the Tiller’ in West Bengal elections held in 1977.
18.Who used the slogan ‘Protect the Self-Respect of the Telugus’?
Ans. ‘Protect the Self-Respect of Telugus’ was the slogan used by N.T. Rama Rao, the leader of the Telugu Desam Party.
19.What is ballot paper?
Ans. A ballot paper is a sheet of paper on which the names … of the contesting candidates alongwith party name and symbols are listed.
20.Name the machine which has replaced the ballot papers.
Ans. Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) have replaced the ballot papers.
21.Is the Election Commission of India an independent or an advisory body?
Ans. Yes, the Election Commission of India is an independent body.
22.What does the term rigging mean?
Ans. Fraud and malpractices indulged by a party or candidate to increase its votes is termed as rigging.
23.Who is responsible for the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India?
Ans. President of India appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India.
24.Who appoints Chief Electoral Officer?
Ans. Chief Election Commissioner in consultation with State Government appoints Chief Electoral Officer.
25.Why is there no educational qualification required for the candidates for contesting election?
Ans. Educational qualification is not required for the candidates for contesting election because it will deprive a large section of people to contest elections.
26.How political leaders try to win the voters?
Ans. Political leaders raise the issues, problems that the people of that area may be facing and make promises to solve those, if they are elected.
27.In the elections, what does the term ‘Level Playing Field’ signify?
Ans. In the elections, ‘Level Playing Field’ refers to a condition in which all parties and candidates contesting in election have equal opportunities to appeal for votes and to carry out election campaign.
28.Do you think communal electorate is a feature of election system in India?
Ans. No, communal electorate is not a feature of election system in India.\
29.Does booth capturing always take place in this visible form? Are there less visible ways of booth capturing?
Ans. Yes, booth capturing often takes place in this visible form. Booths are captured bythe political parties before the voters reach there. There are less visible ways of booth capturing also. Sometimes, booths are captured by political parties with the help of election officials to cast bogus votes.
30.A set of norms and guidelines to be followed by political parties and candidates during elections is known by which name?
Ans. A set of norms and guidelines to be followed by political parties and candidates during election is known as the Code of Conduct.
31.An uneducated villager called Mohan is not allowed to cast his vote in the elections as he is not having EPIC. What is EPIC and what are the options available to Mohan?
Ans. EPIC standi for Election Photo Identity Card. In the absence of EPIC Mohan could show any other valid proof like Ration Card, Aadhar Card.
32.What term is used for the, percentage of eligible voters who cast their vote?
Ans. The term Turnout’ is used for the percentage of eligible voters who cast their vote.