Question

Which of these is not a good reason to say that Indian elections are democratic?

• A. India has the largest numbers of voters in the world.
• B. India's Election Commission is very powerful.
• C. In India, everyone above the age of 18 has a right to vote.
• D. In India, the losing parties accept the electoral verdict.
• E. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A India has the largest numbers of voters in the world.

India is the largest democracy in the world and its constitution grants to its people a wide number of rights. In India, elections are held under the direct control of the Election Commission of India which is an autonomous Constitutional body and the right to vote is based on the principle of Universal Adult Franchise. The success of election is based upon the active participation of people in maximum numbers, however, voting cannot be compelled and this right is exercised by the citizens as per their discretion. Hence, saying that India has the largest number of voters in the world does not quantify the stronghold of Indian elections to be democratic.