Q1
What oversees elections in India?
AThe Election Commission of India
BOnly the Prime Minister
COnly the President
DNo oversight body exists
SSCClass 10 (SSC)History-Political Science (इतिहास-राज्यशास्त्र)Ch 11 · Topic 2
Practice and Revision - The Electoral Process
Let us practise and revise what we learned about the electoral process. India's electoral process enables citizens to choose their represent
Core concept
The Election Commission of India, an independent body, oversees and conducts elections at national, state, and local levels.
How it works
Elections in India use universal adult suffrage, meaning all citizens above 18 years have the right to vote, regardless of background.
Why it matters
The electoral process includes voter registration, campaigning, voting, counting of votes, and declaration of results, ensuring transparency.
Key detail
Free and fair elections are essential for democracy, allowing peaceful transfer of power based on the will of the people.
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• Election Commission of India: independent oversight body.
• Conducts national, state, local elections.
• Universal adult suffrage: all citizens above 18 vote.
• Regardless of background.
• Process: registration, campaigning, voting, counting.
• Results declaration ensures transparency.
• Free, fair elections essential for democracy.
• They enable peaceful power transfer.