Class 9 Social Science Chapter 7: Elections — practice questions with answers
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Q1. Why are regular and periodic elections called the core of democracy?
- They let citizens choose and change their representatives, giving everyone an equal voice
- They help collect taxes
- They decide school holidays
- They are only a ceremony
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Answer: A. They let citizens choose and change their representatives, giving everyone an equal voice
Why: Elections are the soul of democracy. [p.161, p.178]
Why: Elections are the soul of democracy. [p.161, p.178]
Q2. Lok Sabha elections are held every five years. If one was held in 2024, in which year is the next one normally due?
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Answer: 2029 (± 0)
Why: 2024 + 5 = 2029. [p.161]
Why: 2024 + 5 = 2029. [p.161]
Q3. A candidate promises gifts to voters if they vote for him. What is this under election law?
- A corrupt practice (bribery)
- A normal campaign method
- Free speech
- A government scheme
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Answer: A. A corrupt practice (bribery)
Why: Gifts, offers or promises to influence votes are offences. [p.166]
Why: Gifts, offers or promises to influence votes are offences. [p.166]
Q4. Which ECI initiatives make voting more inclusive? (Tick all that apply)
- EVMs with Braille for visually impaired voters
- Voting from home for very senior citizens
- Wheelchairs at polling stations
- Banning first-time voters
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Answer: A. EVMs with Braille for visually impaired voters; B. Voting from home for very senior citizens; C. Wheelchairs at polling stations
Why: No voter to be left behind. [p.171, p.180]
Why: No voter to be left behind. [p.171, p.180]
Q5. What does the voters’ pledge ask citizens to do?
- Vote fearlessly in every election, without being influenced by religion, caste, community, language or inducement
- Vote only for the ruling party
- Avoid voting
- Sell their votes
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Answer: A. Vote fearlessly in every election, without being influenced by religion, caste, community, language or inducement
Why: Taken on National Voters’ Day. [p.169]
Why: Taken on National Voters’ Day. [p.169]
Q6. A person elected on one party’s ticket later switches to another party in the legislature. What is this called?
- Defection
- Delimitation
- Coalition
- Quorum
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Answer: A. Defection
Why: It can be seen as opportunism or as dissent. [p.175]
Why: It can be seen as opportunism or as dissent. [p.175]
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How many practice questions are there for Class 9 Social Science Chapter 7: Elections?
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Is this chapter from the NCERT book?
Yes — it follows the NCERT Class 9 Social Science syllabus, used by CBSE and many state boards.