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Electoral Politics
Social Science (2025-26) · CBSE Class 9 · English Medium · 18 questions and answers
Sample questions
- Q: What is an election?
- A: An election is the process by which people choose their representatives at regular intervals. Voters select the leaders they want to govern them.
- Q: What is a constituency?
- A: A constituency is a geographical area from which voters elect a representative. The country is divided into many such areas for elections.
- Q: What is a general election?
- A: A general election is held when elections are conducted in all constituencies at the same time. It usually takes place every five years or when the assembly is dissolved.
- Q: What is a by-election?
- A: A by-election is held to fill a single seat that has fallen vacant. It takes place in only one constituency rather than across the whole country.
- Q: What is a reserved constituency?
- A: A reserved constituency is one where only candidates from certain groups such as Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes can contest. This ensures fair representation for weaker sections.
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