CLASS-IX QUIZ 1: DP LESSON 3 : ELECTORAL POLITICS

ELECTORAL POLITICS QUIZ

All questions are compulsory

Time Left: 10:00

1. Why are elections essential in a democracy?

a. To increase revenue b. To maintain army c. To choose representatives d. To fix prices

2. What is the minimum age to vote in India?

a. 25 years b. 16 years c. 21 years d. 18 years

3. Assertion (A): Elections give people a chance to choose their representatives.
Reason (R): People can vote multiple times in one election.
Select the correct option:

a. A is true, R is false b. A is false, R is true c. Both are true d. Both are false

4. Which body conducts elections in India?

a. Parliament b. State Assembly c. Election Commission d. President

5. Match the following:

A - Feature
1. One vote one value
2. Reserved Constituency
3. Universal Adult Franchise

B - Principle
a. Equal representation
b. Weaker section’s voice
c. Right to vote

a. 1-a, 2-b, 3-c b. 1-c, 2-a, 3-b c. 1-b, 2-c, 3-a d. 1-a, 2-c, 3-b

6. What is a constituency?

a. Place of Parliament b. Area from where people elect a representative c. Voting machine d. Political party office

7. Who can contest elections in India?

a. Any citizen above 25 years b. Only graduates c. Only men d. Only government employees

8. Which of these is NOT a condition of democratic elections?

a. Regular elections b. Equal value of each vote c. Free and fair voting d. Single party only contests

9. What is the meaning of ‘Universal Adult Franchise’?

a. Only men can vote b. All citizens above 18 can vote c. Only rich can vote d. Only educated people can vote

10. The term 'Code of Conduct' in elections means:

a. Rules for the voters only b. Rules to be followed by government employees c. Rules for fair campaigning by candidates d. Election Commission’s budget