Meaning of Elections

Q. In 1967, elections were held for the 5th Lok Sabha. Under Indira Gandhi, the Congress government came to power. A few years later, however, there was a split in the Congress party. For the very first time in the history of independent India, the Lok Sabha was prematurely dissolved. Elections were held again in 1971, and the Indira Gandi led Congress government came back to power.

Which of the following options correctly categorises the two elections?

1. 1967 - General Election
   1971 - Mid-Term Election
2. 1967 - Mid-Term Election
   1971 - General Election
3. 1967 - By-Election
   1971 - General Election
4. 1967 - General Election
   1971 - By-Election

Q. Certain educational qualifications are mandatory to be able to contest in elections.

1. True
2. False

Q. The process of the selection of representatives as decided by the people is known as a(n) ____.

1. election
2. selection
3. nomination
4. legislation

Q. Would a decision-making process involving thousands or lakhs of people work?

1. Yes, it reflects the will of the people.
2. No, it would take forever to produce an output.
3. It would be of partial help.
4. Yes, it would produce an output immediately.