Morning Star solutions for Total History and Civics [English] Class 9 chapter 17 - Elections [Latest edition]

What is meant by an election?

Under which method of elections are the elections to Lok Sabha held?

Name the system of election to the office of the President of India.

What is meant by a by-election?

Who allots the symbols to political parties?

When is a mid-term election held?

Who appoints the Election Commissioners?

What is the normal term of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Commissioners?

Name two important powers and functions of the Election Commission.

Name one advisory function of the Election Commission.

What is known as the Voters List? Who prepares it?

What is the significance of Elections in a democracy?
OR
Mention anyone need for Elections.

Define the term Constituency. Name the types of constituencies.

What is the main purpose of allotting symbols to political parties?

Mention two functions of the Returning Officer.

What is meant by the term ‘election by secret ballot’?

What is called the ‘simple majority?

When is a vote declared invalid and not counted?

What is meant by-election petition?

When is repoll at a booth held?

State one limitation of democracy in respect of elections.

Name one important duty of an enlightened electorate.

What is meant by Elections?

Mention any one principle according to which elections are conducted in a democracy.

Who can become a Voter in India?

Mention any one advantage of Elections.

What is a General Election?

What is By-Election?

What is meant by Midterm-Election?

What is meant by Direct Election?

What is Indirect Election?

Name two bodies whose members are elected by Indirect Election.

Mention one advantage and one disadvantage of Direct Election.

Mention one main advantage and one disadvantage of Indirect Election.

What is meant by a Single-Member Constituency?

What is a Multip-Member Constituency?

What is meant by a Reserve Constituency?

Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and other Commissioners?

Who acts as the Chairman of the Election Commission?

What is the term of office of the Chief Election Commissioner?

How can the Chief Election Commissioner be removed from his office?

Mention any two powers (functions) of the Election Commission.

Mention any two stages in the election process before the Election Campaign begins.

Mention any two techniques of the Election Campaign.

What is an Election Manifesto?
OR
What is the use of an Election Manifesto?

Mention any two reasons why a Ballot Paper becomes invalid.

What is the maximum limit of the expenses for a Parliamentary contest?

Mention any two measures that ensure that elections are free and fair in India.

Mention any one measure that has been taken to discourage non-serious candidates from jumping into the election fray.

With reference to Democracy and Elections, answer the following question:

Distinguish between two types of elections.

With reference to Democracy and Elections, answer the following question:

What type of elections are direct and what type are indirect in a Parliamentary Democracy?

With reference to Democracy and Elections, answer the following question:

How are elections of the President and Vice-President of India held?

With reference to types of elections, answer the following:

What is known as General Elections?

With reference to types of elections, answer the following:

State two points of difference between a by-election and mid-term elections.

With reference to types of elections, answer the following:

When were the last General Elections held in India?

With reference to terms of office and conditions of service of the Election Commission, answer the following question:

Who is the head of the Election Commission?

With reference to terms of office and conditions of service of the Election Commission, answer the following question:

How is he appointed?

With reference to terms of office and conditions of service of the Election Commission, answer the following question:

State any two functions of the Chief Election Commissioner.

With reference to the powers and functions of the Election Commission, answer the following:

Explain the role of the Election Commission in fixing the dates for elections and conducting the elections.

With reference to the powers and functions of the Election Commission, answer the following:

How does the Election Commission ensure free and fair elections?

With reference to Election procedures, answer the following question.

State the procedure for allotment of symbols, state its advantages.

With reference to Election procedures, answer the following question.

State the nomination procedure. What happens when a nomination paper is incomplete?

With reference to Election procedures, answer the following question.

State the procedure by secret ballot?

With reference to elections, answer the following question:

State the difference between the secret ballot and the open ballot.

With reference to elections, answer the following question:

What is known as Election Petition? State the procedure of filing an election petition.

With reference to elections, answer the following question:

When is a repoll ordered?

What is the need for Elections?

What are the comparative advantages and disadvantages of Direct and Indirect Elections?

With reference to the composition of the Election Commission, explain the following:
Appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Commissioners.

With reference to the composition of the Election Commission, explain the following:
Their Terms of Office and Conditions of Service.

What measures have been taken to ensure Independence of Election Commission?

With reference to the powers and functions of the Election Commission, discuss the following:
Preparation of the Electoral Roll

With reference to the powers and functions of the Election Commission, discuss the following:
Recognition of Political Parties

With reference to the powers and functions of the Election Commission, discuss the following:
Allotment of Symbols

With reference to powers and functions of the Election Commission, discuss the following:
Conduct of Elections

With reference to powers and functions of the Election Commission, discuss the following:
Ensuring Free and Fair Elections

Write a detailed note on the nomination of candidates and the Scrutiny of Nominations.