Which of these is not a condition of a democratic election?

Everyone is allowed to vote.

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There are political parties to contest elections.

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The candidate not preferred by people gets elected.

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Elections are held at regular intervals.

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Solution

The correct option is B The candidate not preferred by people gets elected.
Following are the essential conditions of democratic elections:
Everyone should have one vote and each vote should have equal value.
Parties and candidates should be free to contest elections and should offer some real choice to the voters.
Elections must be held regularly after few years.
The candidate preferred by the people should get elected.
Elections should be conducted in a free and fair atmosphere.

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