Electoral competition is similar to the working of market, where profit motive drives them to give good service.
Important Questions on Electoral Politics
The list ‘A’ contains fundamental rights and the list ‘B’ their article numbers. Choose the correct option that matches them:
| List ‘A’ | List ‘B’ |
| A. Right to Freedom | I. and articles |
| B. Right to freedom of religion | ii. to articles |
| C. Right against exploitation | iii. to articles |
| D. Cultural and educational rights | iv. to articles |
| v. to articles |
Which of the following are fundamental rights?
(I) Right to education
(II) Right to life
(III) Right to property
(IV) Right to information
Regular elections are the backbone of a democracy. Arrange the following election related activities in a correct sequence.
A. Announcement of election schedule
B. Election Campaign C. Making of voters’ list
D. Polling of votes
E. Counting of votes
F. Announcement of election results and issue of press note
Which of the following indicates the correct sequence of activities?
Which of the following statements is/are correct ? )
(i)There are eleven fundamental duties laid down in the constitution of India for every citizen of India.
(ii)There is no provision in the constitution of India for direct enforcement of the fundamental duties.
(iii) No negative amendment can be done in the fundamental rights.
(iv) One of the fundamental duties of every citizen of India is to cast his/her vote in general or state elections so as to maintain vibrant democracy in India.
In the context of Indian elections, the parties which fail to gain majority in the Parliament play the role of opposition. Consider the following statements and choose which statement/s is/are is NOT true.
I. Opposition parties in India play an important role in building public opinion.
II. Opposition parties are not constitutionally recognized.
III. Opposition immediately assumes power of government, if the majority party loses its vote of confidence in the Parliament. IV. Opposition parties keep a close check on the activities of the government.
