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Which one of the following is a threat for fair elections?

A
Campaigning
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Rigging
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Election commission powers
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Political competition
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Solution

The correct option is A Rigging

Rigging is the act of dishonestly organising an election to get a particular result. it is an electoral fraud and an interference with the election process. Some other malpractices are:

Inclusion of false names and exclusion of genuine names in the voters’ list;

Misuse of government facilities and officials by the ruling party;

Excessive use of money by rich candidates and big parties.


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