Question

What are some of the challenges to the fair participation of people in elections?

• A. Lack of access to information required to make proper choices and decisions.
• B. Lack of interest by people to participate in elections.
• C. Voters get swayed on the basis of several identity-based tricks and tactics like casting votes based on religious and caste.
• D. Lack of education among the masses to make informed choices while voting.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
A Lack of access to information required to make proper choices and decisions.
B Lack of interest by people to participate in elections.
C Voters get swayed on the basis of several identity-based tricks and tactics like casting votes based on religious and caste.
D Lack of education among the masses to make informed choices while voting.

There are various challenges that prevent people from exercising their democratic right of voting. These challenges include lack of access to information required to make proper choices and decisions as well as a lack of interest by people to participate in elections. Voters also get swayed on the basis of their caste and religious identity. Apart from these, lack of education among the masses to make informed choices while voting is also a major challenge.