Competition in Elections

Q. Constitution provides all registered voters above the age of _____ an opportunity to contest in the Lok Sabha and state assembly elections.

1. 18
2. 21
3. 25
4. 35

Q. The voting age in Sri lanka is _____________.

1. 24 years
2. 21 years
3. 18 years
4. 16 years

Q. What is the minimum educational requirement to be an MLA or MP?

1. No educational requirement
2. Matriculation
3. Higher Secondary Education
4. Degree

Q. Electoral competition ensures that suitable candidates are rewarded.

1. True
2. False

Q. Which of the following statement(s) is/are wrong?

1. Electoral competition is essential for a free and fair election.
2. Election campaigns serve no real purpose.
3. Regular elections allow parties and candidates to acknowledge people’s issues and find a solution for it.
4. Electoral competition should be avoided to ensure that political parties and candidates serve people to the best of their abilities.

Q. What does the term 'Electoral Competition' mean?

1. Competition among new independent candidates for recognition
2. Competition among all parties and independent candidates to win elections
3. The rights of voters and candidates to participate in the election
4. Competition among all the voters in a country