Ncert solutions for Civics Ch-3 – Electoral Politics








Question 1.

Which of the following statements about the reasons for conducting elections are false?


1.Elections enable people to judge the performance of the government.

2.People select the representative of their choice in an election.

3.Elections enable people to evaluate the performance of the judiciary.

4.People can indicate which policies they prefer.

Answer:3c. Races empower individuals to assess the presentation of the legal executive.


Question 2.

Which of these is not a good reason to say that Indian elections are democratic?


India has the largest number of voters in the world.

India’s Election Commission is very powerful.

In India, everyone above the age of 18 has a right to vote.

In India, the losing parties accept the electoral verdict.

Answer:a) India has the largest number of voters in the world.


Question 3.

Match the following :


It is necessary to keep the voters list up to date because

There is a fair representation of all sections of our society

Some constituencies are reserved for SCs and STs so that Everyone has an equal opportunity to elect their representative

Everyone has one and only one vote so that All candidates must have a fair chance of competing in elections

Party in power is not allowed to use government vehicles because Some people may have moved away from the area where they voted last


Answer:It is important to stay up with the latest because Some individuals might have gotten away from the area where they casted a ballot last

A few supporters are held for SCs and STs so that There is a fair portrayal of all segments of our general public

Everybody has one and only one vote so that Everyone has an equivalent chance to choose their delegate

Party in power isn't permitted to utilize government vehicles because All competitors should have a fair possibility contending in decisions


Question 4.

List all the different election-related activities mentioned in the chapter and arrange them in a time sequence, beginning with the first activity and ending with the last. Some of these activities are given below:


releasing election manifestos

counting of votes


making of voters’ list


election campaign


declaration of election results


casting of votes


ordering of re-poll


announcing election schedule


filing nomination


Answer:Making of Voters’ List

Announcing Election Schedule

Releasing Election Manifesto

Election Campaign

Filing Nomination

Casting of Votes

Ordering of Re-poll

Counting of Votes

Declaration of Election Results


Question 5.

Surekha is an officer in-charge of ensuring free and fair elections in an assembly constituency in a state. Describe what she should focus on for each of the following stages of election:


Election campaign

Polling day

Counting day

Answer:Political race

Really look at the rule of law

Keep a mind muscle and cash power

Keep a beware of use cutoff of an up-and-comer

To guarantee no advancement on the grounds of religion, standing or sex

Surveying Day

Really look at the citizens' rundown

Mind electors' id

Tab on corner catching

Guarantee free and fair races

Counting Day

Keep a fair counting practice

Tab on the gear of votes


Question 6.

The table below gives the proportion of different communities among the candidates who won elections to the US Congress. Compare these to the proportion of these communities in the population of the US. Based on this, would you suggest a system of reservations in the US Congress? If yes, why and for which communities? If no, why not?


Communities The proportion of the Community (in per cent) 

House of representatives Population of US

Blacks 8 13

Hispanics 5 13

Whites 86 70


Answer:Indeed, the arrangement of reservation ought to be available in the US Congress for Hispanics and Blacks. Their portrayal in the US Congress is nearly lower than Whites, who are the larger part in the US.


Question 7.

Can we draw the following conclusions from the information given in this chapter? Give two facts to support your position for each of these.


Election Commission of India does not have enough powers to conduct free and fair elections in the country.

There is a high level of popular participation in the elections in our country.

It is very easy for the party in power to win an election.

Many reforms are needed to make our elections completely free and fair.

Answer:No. The given end for the Election Commission can't be drawn in light of the fact that:

Political decision Commission delivered the implicit set of rules for races and has the ability to rebuff whoever abuses them.

During decisions, the political race in-control works under the Election Commission of India and not the public authority.

Indeed, the given end can be drawn in light of the fact that:

Electors turnout has taken off in the beyond couple of years

There has been an expansion in individuals' support in political race related exercises

No, it isn't the right end

The decision party in one political race loses the power in the following

Notwithstanding a great deal of use in the political race, up-and-comers lose

Indeed, the end is fair in light of the fact that:

Changes will make it simpler for little gatherings to confront no significant test in battling a political decision

To prevent applicants' having to deal with criminal penalties from running a political decision


Question 8.

Chinappa was convicted for torturing his wife for dowry. Satbir was held guilty of practicing untouchability. The court did not allow either of them to contest elections. Does this decision go against the principles of democratic elections?

Answer:No. The choice to not permit both Chinappa and Satbir to not challenge decisions for the wrongdoing they perpetrated is absolutely fair. As per the races' standard, no lawbreaker can partake in decisions. Subsequently, it is a fair decision.


Question 9.

Here are some reports of electoral malpractices from different parts of the world. Is there anything that these countries can learn from India to improve their elections? What would you suggest in each case?


During an election in Nigeria, the officer in charge of counting votes deliberately increased the votes of one candidate and declared him elected. The court later found out that more than five lakh votes cast for one candidate were counted in favour of another.

Just before elections in Fiji, a pamphlet was distributed warning voters that a vote for former Prime Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry will lead to bloodshed. This was a threat to voters of Indian origin.

In the US, each state has its own method of voting, its own procedure of counting and its own authority for conducting elections. Authorities in the state of Florida took many controversial decisions that favoured Mr. Bush in the presidential elections in 2000. But no one could change those decisions.

Answer:On the vote-counting day, the agents of each party that has challenged in the political decision ought to be available. Nigeria ought to observe this guideline of the political decision that is rehearsed in India.

In Fiji, the political race commission ought to set up an enquiry-panel and the party or the competitor who was associated with this negative promulgation ought to be suspended from the political decision.

The US ought to have one Election Commission, who can make rules for states for the political decision


Question 10.

 Here are some reports of malpractices in Indian elections. Identify what the problem in each case is. What should be done to correct the situation?

Following the announcement of elections, the minister promised to provide financial aid to reopen the closed sugar mill.

Opposition parties alleged that their statements and campaign was not given due attention in Doordarshan and All India Radio.

An inquiry by the Election Commission showed that electoral rolls of a state contain name of 20 lakh fake voters.

The hoodlums of a political party were moving with guns, physically preventing supporters of other political parties to meet the voters and attacking meetings of other parties.

Answer:According to the governing set of principles that an up-and-comer needs to comply during the political race, they shouldn't declare any commitments. Consequently, for this situation, the Election Commission ought to take this up with the pastor.

Political race Commission ought to guarantee free and fair portrayal to all gatherings in the public authority possessed media.

Political race Commission ought to declare re-decisions, as the presence of phony votes shows the vote-fixing.

Political race Commission ought to boycott the party, as utilization of muscle influence and cash power is absolutely unlawful.


Question 11.

Ramesh was not in class when this chapter was being taught. He came the next day and repeated what he had heard from his father. Can you tell Ramesh what is wrong with these statements?


Women always vote the way men tell them to. So what is the point of giving them the right to vote?

Party politics creates tension in society. Elections should be decided by consensus not by competition.

Only graduates should be allowed to stand as candidates for elections.

Answer:In decisions, the mystery voting form framework is utilized where an individual can decide in favor of the party he/she enjoys. Consequently, ladies can likewise utilize their watchfulness and cast a vote according to their desire.

Contest is significant for any calling, as it inspires one to be better. Contest in races guarantees that applicants really buckle down for society. Consequently, it ought to be energized.

Instructive capability isn't the main component for a contender to grasp the social requirements of individuals. Subsequently, it ought to be fair on the off chance that somebody who is certainly not an alumni chooses to run for a political decision.