Chapter 7: Elections Worksheet – Class 9 Social Science NCERT BOOK

 Class 9 Social Science Chapter 7: Elections Worksheet –

Section - Multiple Choice Questions (Questions 1–30)

1. Elections are considered the foundation of democracy because they

A. increase government expenditure

B. allow citizens to choose their representatives

C. reduce the number of political parties

D. appoint judges

2. Which principle ensures that every eligible voter has one vote of equal value?

A. Representation

B. Equality

C. Accountability

D. Legitimacy

3. A government elected through free and fair elections gains

A. military power

B. financial authority

C. democratic legitimacy

D. judicial control

4. Which of the following is an example of a direct election?

A. Election of the President of India

B. Election of the Vice-President

C. Election of Rajya Sabha members

D. Election of Lok Sabha members

5. Citizens elect representatives, who then elect the leaders. This describes

A. proportional representation

B. majority system

C. indirect election

D. direct election

6. Psephology is the scientific study of

A. constitutions

B. elections

C. political parties

D. legislatures

7. India mainly follows which electoral system for Lok Sabha elections?

A. First-Past-The-Post (FPTP)

B. Majority System

C. List System

D. Two-round System

8. In the FPTP system, the winning candidate is the one who

A. secures more than 75% votes

B. wins unanimous support

C. gets exactly half the votes

D. receives the highest number of votes

9. A candidate must obtain more than 50% of the votes to win under the

A. First-Past-The-Post System

B. Single Transferable Vote

C. Majority System

D. Electoral Roll System

10. Which electoral system is used for Rajya Sabha elections according to the notes?

A. First-Past-The-Post

B. Proportional Representation

C. Majority System

D. Open Ballot

11. In the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system, voters

A. rank candidates according to preference

B. vote only for political parties

C. cast two compulsory votes

D. choose only one nominated member

12. The Vidhan Sabha is the

A. Upper House of Parliament

B. Upper House of the State Legislature

C. Lower House of the State Legislature

D. Advisory Council

13. Members of the Vidhan Parishad are mainly elected

A. directly by all voters

B. through indirect elections

C. by the President only

D. through public referendum

14. Which Act mainly deals with the preparation and revision of electoral rolls?

A. Representation of the People Act, 1951

B. Presidential Elections Act, 1952

C. Representation of the People Act, 1950

D. Delimitation Act

15. Which Act deals with nominations, election campaigns and election disputes?

A. Representation of the People Act, 1951

B. Representation of the People Act, 1950

C. Government of India Act

D. Constitution Act

16. Offering money or gifts to influence voters is known as

A. nomination

B. transparency

C. accountability

D. bribery

17. Seeking votes on the basis of religion or caste is treated as

A. an electoral offence

B. political awareness

C. electoral reform

D. public participation

18. Delimitation is mainly carried out to

A. increase election expenditure

B. ensure equal representation

C. appoint judges

D. reduce the number of constituencies

19. Article 82 of the Constitution is related to

A. Election Commission

B. Political Parties

C. Delimitation Commission

D. Fundamental Rights

20. The Election Commission of India was established on

A. 26 January 1950

B. 15 August 1947

C. 26 November 1949

D. 25 January 1950

21. The constitutional provisions relating to the Election Commission are contained in

A. Articles 324–329

B. Articles 14–18

C. Articles 19–22

D. Articles 51–55

22. Which official supervises election work at the State level?

A. Governor

B. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO)

C. Chief Minister

D. District Judge

23. The main objective of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is to

A. increase the number of constituencies

B. revise electoral rolls

C. dissolve political parties

D. appoint Returning Officers

24. Which digital initiative allows citizens to report Model Code of Conduct violations?

A. ERONET

B. Sugam

C. Suvidha

D. cVIGIL

25. Which application is specially designed for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs)?

A. Saksham

B. Sugam

C. ERONET

D. ETPBS

26. Which body registers political parties and allots election symbols?

A. Supreme Court

B. Parliament

C. Election Commission of India

D. State Legislature

27. India follows which type of party system?

A. One-party system

B. Two-party system

C. Multi-party system

D. Non-party system

28. The Anti-Defection Law was introduced through the

A. 42nd Constitutional Amendment

B. 44th Constitutional Amendment

C. 73rd Constitutional Amendment

D. 52nd Constitutional Amendment

29. A political party recognised in at least four States may qualify as a

A. Regional Party

B. National Party

C. Registered-Unrecognised Political Party

D. Coalition Party

30. Which of the following is mentioned as a challenge to free and fair elections?

A. Universal Adult Franchise

B. Electoral Rolls

C. Fake News

D. Delimitation

Section A: Fill in the Blanks (Questions 31–40)

31. An __________ is the process through which citizens choose their representatives by voting.

32. The scientific study of elections is called __________.

33. India mainly follows the __________ electoral system for Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections.

34. In the __________ system, the candidate securing the highest number of votes wins.

35. Seats are allotted according to the percentage of votes received under the __________ system.

36. The __________ Commission of India conducts free and fair elections.

37. Article __________ of the Constitution provides for the Delimitation Commission.

38. The Representation of the People Act, __________ mainly deals with electoral rolls and delimitation.

39. The Anti-Defection Law was introduced through the __________ Constitutional Amendment Act.

40. The __________ App allows citizens to report violations of the Model Code of Conduct.

Section B: True or False (Questions 41–50)

41. Every eligible voter has one vote of equal value.

42. The President of India is elected through a direct election.

43. The Vidhan Sabha follows the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system.

44. Psephology is the study of political parties.

45. The Representation of the People Act, 1951 deals with election campaigns and election disputes.

46. Delimitation ensures equal representation among constituencies.

47. The Election Commission of India was established on 25 January 1950.

48. The cVIGIL App is used to manage election vehicles.

49. India follows a multi-party system.

50. Fake news and misinformation can affect free and fair elections.

Section C: Match the Following (Questions 51–56)

51. Match the Electoral Terms

Column A Column B

A. Psephology 1. Scientific study of elections

B. Delimitation 2. Fixing boundaries of constituencies

C. Electoral Roll 3. Official list of eligible voters

D. FPTP System 4. Candidate with the highest votes wins

Choose the correct answer:

A. A–1, B–2, C–3, D–4

B. A–2, B–1, C–4, D–3

C. A–3, B–4, C–1, D–2

D. A–4, B–3, C–2, D–1

52. Match the Constitutional Bodies/Acts

Column A Column B

A. Election Commission of India 1. Articles 324–329

B. Delimitation Commission         2. Article 82

C. RPA, 1950                                 3. Electoral rolls

D. RPA, 1951                                 4. Election campaigns and disputes

Choose the correct answer:

A. A–1, B–2, C–3, D–4

B. A–2, B–1, C–4, D–3

C. A–3, B–4, C–2, D–1

D. A–4, B–3, C–1, D–2

53. Match the Election Apps

Column A Column B

A. cVIGIL 1. Reports MCC violations

B. Saksham 2. Services for PwDs

C. ERONET 3. Electoral roll management

D. Sugam 4. Vehicle management

Choose the correct answer:

A. A–1, B–2, C–3, D–4

B. A–2, B–1, C–4, D–3

C. A–3, B–4, C–1, D–2

D. A–4, B–3, C–2, D–1

54. Match the Election Systems

Column A Column B

A. Direct Election 1. Citizens vote directly

B. Indirect Election 2. Representatives elect leaders

C. STV                 3. Preference-based voting

D. PR System         4. Seats according to vote share

Choose the correct answer:

A. A–1, B–2, C–3, D–4

B. A–2, B–3, C–4, D–1

C. A–4, B–1, C–2, D–3

D. A–3, B–4, C–1, D–2

55. Match the Political Terms

Column A Column B

A. Defection         1. Leaving a political party

B. National Party 2. Recognised in at least four States (as per the notes)

C. State Party         3. Recognised within one State

D. RUPP                 4. Registered but not recognised

Choose the correct answer:

A. A–1, B–2, C–3, D–4

B. A–2, B–3, C–4, D–1

C. A–3, B–4, C–1, D–2

D. A–4, B–1, C–2, D–3

56. Match the Challenges and Measures

Column A Column B

A. Fake News                         1. Misleads voters

B. Model Code of Conduct 2. Ensures fair campaigning

C. EVM                                 3. Electronic voting

D. VVPAT                         4. Verifies recorded vote

Choose the correct answer:

A. A–1, B–2, C–3, D–4

B. A–2, B–1, C–4, D–3

C. A–3, B–4, C–2, D–1

D. A–4, B–3, C–1, D–2

Section D: Assertion–Reason (Questions 57–62)

Choose the correct option:

A. Both Assertion and Reason are true, and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.

B. Both Assertion and Reason are true, but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.

C. Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.

D. Assertion is false, but the Reason is true.

57.Assertion (A): Elections are essential for a democratic system.

Reason (R): Elections allow citizens to choose their representatives and make governments accountable.

58.Assertion (A): India follows the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system for Lok Sabha elections.

Reason (R): In the FPTP system, the candidate securing the highest number of votes wins.

59.Assertion (A): Delimitation helps maintain equal representation among constituencies.

Reason (R): It fixes constituency boundaries according to population.

60.Assertion (A): The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional body.

Reason (R): It conducts free, fair, transparent, and inclusive elections.

61.Assertion (A): The Anti-Defection Law discourages political party switching after elections.

Reason (R): Members may be disqualified if they voluntarily leave their political party or vote against the party whip.

62.Assertion (A): Fake news and misinformation can influence voters during elections.

Reason (R): The Election Commission promotes voter awareness and takes measures to ensure free and fair elections.

Section E: Very Short Answer Questions (Questions 63–72)

63. Define an election.

64. What is meant by direct elections? Give one example.

65. What is Psephology?

66. What is the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system?

67. What is the main objective of delimitation?

68. State any two functions of the Election Commission of India (ECI).

69. What is Special Intensive Revision (SIR)?

70. What is meant by defection?

71. Name any two digital initiatives launched by the Election Commission of India and mention one purpose of each.

72. Mention any two challenges to free and fair elections discussed in the chapter.

Section F: Short Answer Questions (Questions 73–77) 

73. Explain any four reasons why elections are essential in a democracy.

74. Differentiate between Direct Elections and Indirect Elections.(Write any four points of difference.)

75. Explain the features of the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) electoral system.

76. Describe the main provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 and the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

77. Explain the importance of the Delimitation Commission in ensuring free and fair elections.

Section G: Short Answer Questions (Questions 78–82)

78. Explain the important functions of the Election Commission of India (ECI).

79. What are the main functions of political parties in a democracy? Explain any four.

80. Describe the Anti-Defection Law. Why was it introduced?

81. Differentiate between a National Party and a State Party. (Write any four points of difference.)

82. Explain the major measures taken by the Election Commission of India to ensure free and fair elections.

83. 'Elections are the backbone of democracy.' Justify the statement by explaining the importance of elections.

84. Explain the different electoral systems discussed in the chapter. Compare the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP), Majority System, and Proportional Representation (PR) with suitable examples.

85. Describe the structure, constitutional provisions, and major functions of the Election Commission of India.

86. Explain the role of political parties in a democratic system. Discuss their importance, functions, and the significance of the Multi-Party System in India.

87. What is delimitation? Explain its objectives, constitutional provision, need, and importance in ensuring equal representation.

88. Discuss the major challenges to free and fair elections in India. Also explain the measures adopted by the Election Commission of India to overcome these challenges.

Section H: Case-Based Study Questions (Questions 89–91)

Case Study – 1 (Question 89)

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is an autonomous constitutional body responsible for conducting free, fair, transparent, and inclusive elections. It prepares electoral rolls, announces election schedules, registers political parties, allots election symbols, and ensures that elections are conducted peacefully. It also introduces digital initiatives such as the Voter Helpline App, cVIGIL, ERONET, Sugam, Suvidha, and Saksham to make elections more efficient and accessible.

89. Answer the following questions:

(a) Which constitutional body is responsible for conducting elections in India?(1 Mark)

(b) Mention any two functions of the Election Commission of India.(1 Mark)

(c) Which digital application is used to report violations of the Model Code of Conduct?(1 Mark)

(d) Why is the Election Commission considered an important institution in a democracy?(1 Mark)

Case Study – 2 (Question 90)

India follows the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) electoral system for Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections. Under this system, the candidate securing the highest number of votes wins the election, even if the candidate does not obtain more than 50% of the total votes. For elections such as the Rajya Sabha, President, Vice-President, and Vidhan Parishad, India uses the Proportional Representation (PR) system with the Single Transferable Vote (STV) method.

90. Answer the following questions:

(a) Which electoral system is used for Lok Sabha elections in India?(1 Mark)

(b) What is the main principle of the First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) system?(1 Mark)

(c) Name two elections that use the Proportional Representation (PR) system.(1 Mark)

(d) What is the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system?(1 Mark)

Case Study – 3 (Question 91)

Political parties are an essential part of democracy. They contest elections, prepare election manifestos, campaign among voters, form the government, or act as the opposition. India follows a multi-party system. To prevent elected representatives from changing political parties after elections, the Anti-Defection Law, introduced through the 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act (1985), provides for the disqualification of members who voluntarily leave their party or vote against the party whip.

91. Answer the following questions:

(a) What type of party system does India follow?(1 Mark)

(b) State one function of a political party. (1 Mark)

(c) Through which Constitutional Amendment was the Anti-Defection Law introduced? (1 Mark)

(d) Why was the Anti-Defection Law introduced?(1 Mark)

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