ELECTION CAMPAIGN
64. What happens during election campaigns?
65. Election campaigns take place for a period of --------------------- in India between the ----------------- and -----------------.
66. Election campaign is not limited to two weeks only. True of False?
67. List out some of the successful slogans given by different political parties in various elections.
68. Why is it necessary to regulate campaigns?
69. What are the regulations put up by the Indian government regarding campaigns?
70. Explain the features of the Model Code of Conduct.
POLLING AND COUNTING OF VOTES
71. What is called the election day?
72. What is a polling booth?
73. Why is a black mark put on the voter's finger?
74. What is the duty of the candidate's agent?
75. What is a ballot paper?
76. Write a note on the Electronic Voting Machines. (EVM) and how counting is done once the election is over.
77. Who is declared elected?
78. How is the news of victory made known to the people?
WHAT MAKES ELECTIONS IN INDIA DEMOCRATIC?
79. What do the newspapers and television report regarding unfair practices in the election?
80. A party takes power through popular support or malpractices..is it easy to explain? Why?
INDEPENDENT ELECTION COMMISSION
81. What is Election Commission?(EC)
82. Who heads the EC?
83. The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) is appointed by -----------------------.
84. CEC, however is not answerable to the -------------- or the ------------------.
85. What are the powers of EC of india?
86. Why doesn't the ruling party always like the EC?
87. Why is it necessary that the EC should be independent and powerful?
POPULAR PARTICIPATION
88. How is the people's participation in election usually measured?
89. In India ----------------, -------------- and --------------- people vote in larger population compared to the rich and the privileged sections.
90. Why do common people in India attach a lot of importance to elections?
91. In India, the interest of voters in election has been ------------------- over the years.
92. One out of --------------------------------- is a member of a political party.
ACCEPTANCE OF ELECTION OUTCOME
93. Whom does the election outcome favour?
94. What do you mean by 'buying votes'?
95. What do you mean by 'incumbent' or 'sitting' candidates?
96. Who wins the elections...Ruling party or the opposition?
97. What do you mean by 'people's verdict'?
CHALLENGES TO FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS
98. Elections in India are basically free and fair. True or False?
99. Explain the challenges or limitations of Indian election.
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Define:
1. Booth capturing
2. Level Playing Field
3. Rigging
4. Turnout
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