Challenges Faced By Our Electoral System

Q. Which of the following is not the responsibility of the Election Commission?

1. Selecting candidates to compete in elections.
2. Drawing up the Voters list.
3. Preparing the schedule for elections.
4. Resolving disputes during an election.

Q. Which of the following is/are the challenge(s) to free and fair elections?

1. Candidates making promises to solve issues.
2. Candidates using their criminal connections to disrupt elections.
3. Smaller parties and independent candidates suffering a huge disadvantage compared to bigger parties.
4. Candidates winning purely based on money, power, and unfair means.

Q. Small parties and independent candidates suffer a major disadvantage during elections when compared to bigger parties.

1. True
2. False

Q. Which of the following are challenges faced during the election process?

1. The use of money and power by candidates to gain an advantage
2. Lack of adequate symbols to allocate to political parties
3. The intention to only grab power rather than run the government efficiently
4. Huge expenditure involved in organising elections for a large population

Q. Which of the following is not a major challenge during the electoral process?

1. Many big parties with different ideologies
2. Use of criminal influence to remove candidates from the race
3. Disadvantage faced by smaller parties
4. Illegitimate use of money or force