Class 9 Elections Mock Test (CBSE)

Topics in Elections

• Why elections matter
• The electoral system
• Election laws
• Delimitation Commission
• Election Commission of India
• Political parties
• Challenges to free and fair elections

Elections practice questions with answers

1. Q1Multiple choice·1 mark
   In India's electoral system, the country is divided into separate areas for the purpose of Lok Sabha and assembly elections. What are these territorial units officially called?

   1. (a)Precincts
   2. (b)Districts
   3. (c)Constituencies
   4. (d)Wards
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   1. Correct option: (c) Constituencies+1

   Answer: (c)
2. Q2Multiple choice·1 mark
   Which of the following best explains why elections are considered essential in a democratic setup?

   1. (a)They let the courts check whether new laws agree with the Constitution.
   2. (b)They let the government count its citizens and record their basic needs.
   3. (c)They let citizens choose their representatives and shape public policy.
   4. (d)They let the government recruit civil servants through open examinations.
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   1. Correct option: (c) They let citizens choose their representatives and shape public policy.+1

   Answer: (c)
3. Q3Multiple choice·1 mark
   Which autonomous constitutional body in India is entrusted with the superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of national and state elections?

   1. (a)The Supreme Court of India
   2. (b)The Election Commission of India
   3. (c)The Delimitation Commission
   4. (d)The Ministry of Law and Justice
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   1. Correct option: (b) The Election Commission of India. Identify the Election Commission of India as the constitutional authority for conducting elections under Article 324.+1

   Answer: (b)
4. Q4Multiple choice·1 mark
   In the context of electoral systems, what is the primary objective of imposing legal ceilings on election campaign expenditures by candidates?

   1. (a)To stop rich candidates from gaining an unfair edge through money power
   2. (b)To cut the cost the Election Commission bears for holding the polls
   3. (c)To make candidates declare their assets and criminal records publicly
   4. (d)To stop candidates from using government vehicles and staff in campaigns
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   1. Correct option: (a) To stop rich candidates from gaining an unfair edge through money power+1

   Answer: (a)
5. Q5Short answer·2 marks
   State any two legal provisions or restrictions imposed on candidates and political parties during election campaigns in India.
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   1. First restriction, any one of: candidates cannot bribe or threaten voters; they cannot appeal for votes in the name of caste or religion; they cannot use government resources for campaigning; they cannot spend more than the expenditure limit fixed by law; or any other valid restriction.+1
   2. Second restriction, a different one from the same list.+1

   Answer: Any two of: no bribing or threatening voters; no appeals for votes in the name of caste or religion; no use of government resources for campaigning; spending within the legal expenditure limit.

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