Question

Which among the following is a merit of direct elections?

• A. Politicians can mislead people through false promises and propaganda.
• B. Politicians can cause violence, law and order issues if things go out of control.
• C. People get to take an active part in the elections.
• D. Elections lead to discrimintion through caste, religion, and gender differences.

Answer 1

The correct option is C People get to take an active part in the elections.

The merits of direct elections are as follows:

• People get to take an active part in the elections. It is more democratic.
• The people get educated in the political process and manner in which a country is governed.
• They empower people by bringing aspirants for public office to their doorstep.