DARATASSALAM INTERNATIONAL

DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, RIYADH

WORK SHEET
GRADE - IX

ELECTORAL POLITICS

1 How many seats are reserved for SCs and STs in the Lok Sabha? 1
2 How many seats are reserved for women in local bodies? 1
3 What slogan was given by Janata Party in 1977 Lok Sabha election? 1
4 Who used the slogan ‘Protect the Self-Respect of the Telugus’ in Andhra Pradesh Assembly
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elections in 1983?
5 What do you mean by election? Why is it needed in a Democracy? 3
6 What is meant by code of conduct? How does it control the activities of parties and candidates? 3
7 How do general elections differ from by-elections? 3
8 How can we check the quality of the election process? 3
9 What does the turnout figure indicate? 3
10 Define the following.
(a) Universal Adult Franchise
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(b) Election Photo Identity Card
(c) Voters’ List.
11 Define the following.
(a) Electronic Voting Machine.
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(b) Ballot Paper
(c) Election Day
12 Discuss the importance of election manifesto. 3
13 Why do we need reserved constituencies in India? Explain. 3
14 How are polls conducted in India? 5
15 List the ways to regulate and ensure free and fair elections. 5
16 How is the voters’ list prepared? 5
17 How is people’s participation in elections measured? How can it be said that elections are
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becoming popular in India and drawing people’s attention?
18 What are the minimum conditions for a democratic election? Enlist them. 5
19 Describe the stages of election process in India. 5
20 Write the powers and functions of Election Commission. 5