Competition in Elections

Q.

Give brief explanations for the following:

• The Parsis were the first Indian community to set up a cricket club in India.

• Mahatma Gandhi condemned the Pentangular tournament.

• The name of the ICC was changed from the Imperial Cricket Conference to the International Cricket Conference.

• The shift of the ICC headquarters from London to Dubai.

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. Electoral competition ensures that suitable candidates are rewarded.

1. True
2. False

Q. What are the challenges to conduct free and fair elections?

Q.

define electoral competition

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

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

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