Election, Political Parties And Pressure Groups 9th Social Science Lesson 6 Questions in English
9th Social Science Lesson 6 Questions in English
6. Election, Political Parties And Pressure Groups
1. Assertion (A): Election is a formal decision making process.
Reasoning (R): People choose an Individual to hold public office by voting.
a) Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is False.
d) Both A and R is False.
Explanation
An Election is a formal decision making process by which the people chooses an Individual to hold public office by voting.
2. From which country the electoral system in India was adapted?
a) United Kingdom
b) Soviet Russia
c) Unites States of America
d) Greece
Explanation
The electoral system in India has been adapted from the system followed in the United Kingdom.
3. Which is the largest Democratic country in the world?
a) Unites States of America
b) China
c) India
d) United Kingdom
Explanation
India is a Democratic and Republic country. It is the largest Democracy in the world.
4. Which part of the Indian constitution states the details of Electoral system?
a) Part V
b) Part XIV
c) Part XV
d) Part XII
Explanation
The Articles 324 to 329 in part XV of the Indian Constitution makes the provisions for the Electoral System in the Country.
5. Assertion (A): The Election Commission is an Independent Statutory body in India.
Reasoning(R): Election Commission ensures free and fair elections in the country.
a) Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is False but R is True.
d) Both A and R is False.
Explanation
Article 324 of the Indian constitution provides for an Independent Election Commission which is a Constitutional Body of India. This ensures the people for free and fair elections in the country.
6. When was the Election Commission was formally constituted?
a) Jan 25th 1950
b) Dec 26th 1950
c) Nov 25th 1949
d) Jan 26th 1951
Explanation
The Election Commission was formally constituted on January 25th 1950, a day before India became as Sovereign, Democratic, Republic country.
7. Who was the First Election Commissioner of India?
a) Sukumar Sen
b) Kalyan Sundaram
c) S. P. Sen Verma
d) T. Swaminathan
Explanation
The First chief Election Commissioner of India was Shri Sukumar Sen was appointed on March 21st, 1950.
8. When was the Election commission converted into a three member body?
a) 1989
b) 1990
c) 1987
d) 1950
Explanation
The Election Commission functioned as a Single Member body from 1950 to 1989. On October 16th 1989 it was converted into a three member body.
9. How many members are present in the Election Commission at present?
a) 2
b) 1
c) 3
d) 4
Explanation
At present, the commission consists of a Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners. They are given the same salary and allowances as of a Judge of a Supreme Court. All the three commissioners have equal powers in decision making.
10. What is the term of office of the Chief election Commissioner?
a) 6 years or till the age of 60 years
b) 5 years or till the age of 65 years
c) 5 years or till the age of 65 years
d) 6 years or till the age of 65 years
Explanation
The Term of office for both the Chief Election Commissioner and the two Election Commissioners are 6 years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
11. Choose the Correct statements
i) The Parliament may make provisions with respect to all matters relating to elections.
ii) The state legislature cannot make provisions with respect to all matters relating to elections.
a) i only
b) i and ii only
c) ii only
d) none of the above
Explanation
The parliament may make provisions with respect to all matters relating to elections to the parliament including the preparation of electoral rolls. Similarly the State Legislature can also make these provisions to all matters relating to the elections to the state legislature.
12. By Which act of the parliament the first election was conducted in India?
a) Representation of people Act 1950
b) Representation of people Act 1953
c) Peoples Act 1953
d) none of the above
Explanation
To provide the framework for the conduct of elections, Parliament passed the first Act on May 12th 1950 based on the Representation of people’s Act 1950 providing the preparation of Electoral rolls for the conduct of elections to both Houses of parliament and Vidhan Sabaha’s for the State.
13. National voter’s day is celebrated on _________ every year and it was started from the year_______.
a) Jan 25, 2014
b) Nov 25, 2011
c) Jan 25, 2011
d) Jan 20, 2012
Explanation
In order to encourage more young voters to take part in the political process, Government of India has decided to celebrate January 25 every year as National Voters day. It has been started from January 26, 2011 to mark Commission’s foundation day.
14. To which house the Prime Ministers and other representatives are elected to form the Union government?
a) Rajya sabha
b) Council of States
c) Lok sabha
d) Sate legislative Assembly
Explanation
At the national level, the Head of the Government, the Prime Minister is elected by the members of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India.
15. What are the advantages of using the VVPAT system?
a) Credibility
b) Transparency
c) Easy
d) Both a and b
Explanation
Voters verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) is the way forward to enhance credibility and Transparency of the Election process.
16. In which general Elections the VVPAT system was introduced?
a) 2012
b) 2016
c) 2014
d) 2018
Explanation
NOTA was first Introduced in General Elections of India, 2014.
17. Choose the Correct sentences regarding NOTA.
i) NOTA were first Introduce in the 2014 General Elections in India.
ii) India is the first country to introduce Nota in the world.
a) i only
b) ii only
c) i and ii only
d) None of the above
Explanation
NOTA were first introduced in the General Elections held in 2014. India is the 14th country in the world to introduce NOTA.
18. In which of these years Balloting system was followed for Election system?
a) 1953
b) 1950
c) 1957
d) 1949
Explanation
For the first and second general Elections in 1951-51 and 1957 the Election Commission adopted the Balloting System of voting. Every candidate was allotted a separate ballot box at each polling station.
19. How many multi state Political parties were recognised by the Election Commission for the first General Elections?
a) 12
b) 10
c) 14
d) 5
Explanation
At that time of first general Elections in 1951-52, the Commission had recognised 14 political parties as multi state parties and 39 parties as the State Parties.
20. In which year Conduct of Elections rules 49-O was described?
a) 1962
b) 1961
c) 1960
d) 1949
Explanation
The rule 49-O was a rule in the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961 of India. It describes the procedure to be followed when a valid voter decides not to cast his vote and decides to record this fact.
21. How many types of Elections are followed in India?
a) 3
b) 4
c) 2
d) None of the Above
Explanation
In India the Elections are classified into two types: Direct and Indirect Elections.
22. The Direct Election system is used in
i) Lok Sabha Elections
ii) State Legislative Elections
iii) Local Body elections
a) i only
b) ii only
c) i and iii only
d) All the above
Explanation
The Direct elections in which people over the age of 18 participate in the electoral process by casting their votes in the Lok sabha elections, Elections to the State Legislative Assemblies and in the Local Governing body elections like Municipal Corporation or the panchayat elections.
23. Which of the Election system is considered to be more Democratic method of Election?
a) Direct Elections
b) Indirect Elections
c) Both a and b
d) None of the Above
Explanation
As the voters elect their representatives directly, the Direct Elections are considered to be more democratic method of election.
24. Choose the Incorrect sentences.
i) Direct election method makes rulers accountable for their actions.
ii) Direct elections are less expensive.
iii) Direct Elections educate people regarding the Government activities.
a) ii and iii only
b) i and iii only
c) ii only
d) i and ii only
Explanation
25. Assertion (A): Indirect elections are less expensive.
Reasoning(R): Indirect elections are more suited in large countries.
a) Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is False.
d) Both A and R is False.
Explanation
Indirect Elections the voters elect their representatives, who in turn elect their representatives to formal offices. These types of elections are less expensive and it is more suited for election process in large countries.
26. In which type of elections Horse Trading and Bribery are possible?
a) Indirect Elections
b) Lok sabha Elections
c) State Elections
d) Direct Elections
Explanation
If the number of voters is very small in an Indirect election system there exists a possibility of corruption, bribery, horse trading and other unfair activities.
27. Which of these articles the Presidential election is discussed in the Constitution of India?
a) Article 54 and 55
b) Article 56 and 58
c) Article 52 and 53
d) Article 59 and 60
Explanation
The Article 54 of Part V of the Indian constitution states that The President shall be elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of the elected members of both Houses of parliament and the State Legislative members. Article 55 discusses about the Manner of election of the President.
28. What plays a major role in linking the Government and the people?
a) Political Parties
b) Ministries
c) The President
d) Schemes
Explanation
Political parties are an essential part of Democracy. Parties are the link between Government and the people.
29. Choose the correct statements
i) A political party is an organisation formed by a group of people.
ii) They must have an ideology.
iii) A political party has two important components.
a) i and ii
b) ii only
c) ii and iii only
d) i only
Explanation
A political party is an n organisation formed by a group of people with a certain ideology and agenda to contest in the elections and hold the power in the government. A political party has three important components.
30. State the main components of a Political system?
a) A Leader
b) Followers
c) Active Members
d) All the above
Explanation
Any political party must have a Leader to preside over the party and Active members to reach the people with their Ideas and Ideologies. Followers are also important to a political system.
31. Find the country which follows a single party system in the world?
a) Chilli
b) Unites States of America
c) Cuba
d) Saudi Arabia
Explanation
Single party system has only one ruling party and no opposition party is permitted. China, Cuba and the former USSR are the examples for the Single party system.
32. Identify the incorrect match
A. Single- Party system i) China
B. Multi-party System ii) Italy
c. Two-party system iii) France
a) i
b) iii
c) ii
d) None of the above
Explanation
There are three types of party system in the world,
Single-party system: China, Cuba and the former USSR
Two-party system: USA, UK
Multi-party system: India, Srilanka, France, Italy
33. Assertion (A): Political parties in India are classified into two types.
Reasoning (R): National Party and State party are the main types in India.
a) Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is False.
d) Both A and R is False.
Explanation
34. Choose the correct statements.
i) A party which is recognised as a state party in at least four states is recognised as a National party.
ii) Every Candidate has to register with the election Commission of India.
iii) Only the official candidate of the party can use that Election symbol.
a) i only
b) ii and iii only
c) ii only
d) i and iii only
Explanation
A State party is recognised as a national party if it is recognised in at least four states. Every party in the country has to register with the Election Commission. It offers some special facilities to state and national parties.
35. How many National parties and State parties are recognized as per the recent publication of Election Commission?
a) 8, 53
b) 6, 50
c) 7, 54
d) 6, 51
Explanation
As per the recent publications from the Election Commission of India, the total number of parties registered was 2599 with 8 national parties and 53 State parties and 2538 un-recognised parties. This listing is according to the 2019 Indian general Elections and legislative assembly Elections.
36. What is the minimum percentage of votes for a party to be recognised as a State party?
a) 6%
b) 3%
c) 8%
d) 10%
Explanation
A party will be eligible for recognition as State party if it secures 8% or more than the total valid vote’s pollen in the State.
37. A National party should fulfil
i) At least 6% votes in at least four states and members to the Lok sabha.
ii) At least 2% of members from at least three states.
a) i only
b) ii only
c) both i and ii
d) none of the above
Explanation
For getting recognition as national party, a party has to fulfil any one of the following criteria
At least 6% votes in at least four states and members to the Lok sabha. In the Elections of Lok sabha, at least 2% members from at least three states are elected to Lok sabha.
38. Choose the correct statements
i) The Governments form and run by the President.
ii) The Parties shape public opinion.
iii) The parties lose the majority plays the role of opposition party.
a) i and ii
b) ii only
c) ii and iii
d) iii only
Explanation
There are various functionalities for a political party. Some of them are, Parties play a decisive role in making laws for a country. They form and run the governments. Those parties that lose in the elections play the role of Opposition to the party or group of coalition parties in power. They shape the public opinion by raising and highlighting the important issues of the public.
39. According to the 52nd Amendment Act which of the articles were changed in the Constitution of India?
a) Articles 101, 102
b) Articles 190,191
c) Articles 107,108
d) both a and b
Explanation
The 52nd Amendment Act of the year 1985 which is also called as Anti Defection law added the 10th Schedule of the Indian constitution. This amendment made changes in the Articles 101,102,190,191. It laid down the process by which Legislators may be disqualified on the grounds of defection.
40. The opposition party leader enjoys the rank of a _______.
a) Legislative Member
b) Member of the parliament
c) Cabinet Minister
d) none of the above
Explanation
The leader of the opposition party occupies a prominent place in all democratic forms of the government. He enjoys the rank of a Cabinet Minister. He opposes the wrong policies of the ruling party which affects the general public.
41. The Opposition party leader plays an important role in selecting
a) Chairman of the Central Vigilance Commission
b) Chairperson of the Information Commission
c) Members of the Information Commission
d) All the above
Explanation
The Opposition party Leader enjoys the rank of a Cabinet Minister and he plays an important role in the selection of the Chairman and the members of the Central Vigilance Commission, Chairperson and members of the Information Commission. The opposition parties reflect genuine demands and concern of the people to play a constructive role in a democracy.
42. Choose the correct sentences
i) The Pressure Group organizes actively for promoting their ideology and defending other’s interest.
ii) It attempts to bring change in the public policy.
iii) They can Contest in elections.
a) i only
b) ii and iii only
c) ii only
d) i and iii only
Explanation
The Pressure Groups is a group of people who are organised actively for promoting and defending their common interests. It is so called as it attempts to bring a change in the public policy by exerting pressure on the government. They are different from the Political parties’ in that they neither contest elections nor try to capture political power.
43. The Pressure Groups are also called as _____ or _______ groups.
a) Interest, vested
b) Working, Ruling
c) Vested, Opposition
d) Interest, Working
Explanation
The Pressure groups are also called as Interest Groups or Vested Groups.
44. Which of these countries have the Pressure Groups?
a) Britain
b) Germany
c) USA
d) All the above
Explanation
The Pressure groups are well developed in the USA or the Western countries like Britain, France, and Germany and so on.
45. How many types of Pressure groups exist in India?
a) 10
b) 5
c) 8
d) 7
Explanation
The Pressure groups in India can be broadly classified into the following ten categories.
46. Identify the Correct Match
A. USA i) Tamil Sangam
B. India ii) Business for New Europe
C. Germany iii) Alexander Strategy Group
D. France iv) French Confederation of Management
a) A, B only
b) B and D only
c) C only
d) D only
Explanation
47. Pressure Groups functionalities include
a) Political participation
b) Policy Implementation
c) Policy formulation
d) Education
e) All the above
Explanation
Pressure groups carry out a range of functions, including representation, political participation, education, Policy formation and policy implementation.
48. Assertion (A): Pressure groups are aligned with any political party.
Reasoning(R): They work as a powerful group to influence the policy decisions.
a) Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is False but R is True.
d) Both A and R is False.
Explanation
Pressure Groups are Interest groups that work to secure certain interest by influencing the public policy. They are non-aligned with any political party and work as an Indirect yet powerful group to influence the policy decisions.
49. Which is an Informal face of politics?
a) Opposition party
b) NGO
c) Pressure Groups
d) Business Groups
Explanation
Pressure groups can be called the Informal face of politics. The political participation of pressure groups have been particularly attracts the young people.
50. Which of these are the forms of political participation by the pressure groups?
a) Petitions
b) Demonstrations
c) Marches
d) All the above
Explanation
Pressure Groups exert influence precisely by mobilising popular support through activities such as petitions, marches, demonstrations and other forms of political protest.
51. Which of these is not a pressure group in India?
a) All India Kisan Sabha
b) Indian Medical Association
c) Narmada Bachao Andolan
d) None of the above
Explanation
52. Assertion (A): Pressure Groups are not policy makers themselves.
Reasoning(R): They prevent many of them from participating in the policy-making process.
a) Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is False.
d) Both A and R is False.
Explanation
Though the Pressure groups themselves are not policy makers, yet it does not prevent many of them from participating in the policy making process.
53. Choose the correct statements
i) Many pressure groups devote significant resources by carrying out research and maintaining websites.
ii) Many Pressure groups are vital source of Information which is consulted regularly in the process of policy formulation.
a) i only
b) ii only
c) Both i and ii
d) None of above
Explanation
Many of the pressure Groups provide significant resources by carrying out researches, maintaining websites and commenting on Government policy and using High profile Academics, scientists to cultivate expert authority. They are also plays vital sources of Information and render advice to the government and regularly consulted in the process of policy formulation.
54. Assertion (A): Mobilisation of people towards socially productive activities lead to the betterment of people.
Reasoning (R): Immediate mobilisation for evacuation and emergency relief is most essential.
a) Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is False.
d) Both A and R is False.
Explanation
Mobilising people towards socially productive activities that lead to the overall betterment of people’s lives is essential. Sometimes earthquakes, Tsunamis and floods on a massive scale occur and people’s immediate mobilisation for emergency relief becomes most essential.
55. Identify the correct sentences
i) Democracy can succeed only when the government take action supporting the tax and revenue collecting systems.
ii) Democratic Government is the best form of Government.
a) i only
b) ii only
c) both i and ii
d) none of the above
Explanation
Democratic Participation of local groups and even every citizen can take action in supporting tax and revenue collecting systems, observance of national norms in cleanliness and hygiene. There is no better form of government than a Democratic government.