Features of Indian Elections

Q. Elections help in preventing the despotism of governments.

1. True
2. False

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. Identify the incorrect statement regarding 'booth capturing'.

1. Any forcible hindrance to regular voting at the polling booth can be called ‘booth capturing’.
2. 'Booth capturing' is punishable by law in our country.
3. If the person indulging in 'booth capturing' is a government official, he or she can be put in prison for ten years.
4. If the person indulging in 'booth capturing' is not a government official, he or she can face upto two years of imprisonment.

Q. Which of the following factors is not essential for a free and fair election?

1. The use of Electronic Voting Machines
2. Equal opportunities to compete in the election
3. Citizens' ability to vote without any fear
4. An impartial body for conducting the election