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CBSE Class 11 Political Science Picture based Questions Chapter 3 Election and Representation

Questions;
1. They say elections are carnival of democracy. But this cartoon depicts chaos instead. Is this true of elections always?
2. Is it good for democracy?

Answers:
1. No, this is not true of elections always. Generally, maximum elections are conducted peacefully in a democratic way.
2. It is not good for democracy to conduct elections in chaotic lawlessness. This is harmful to destroy democracy only because most of the people will not go to the polling booth themselves

Questions:
1. These members of the ruling party are trying to listen to the ‘tiny’ opposition! Was this the effect of our electoral system?
2. What does the cartoon represent?

Answers:
1. Yes, in the beginning, there was only one political party that dominated in the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha. The opposition was not so popular to play any role, they were only the nominated representatives in both the houses of parliament.
2. The cartoon represents the role played by opposition party and the ruling party is making efforts to hear its voice

Questions:
1. Why is the Universal Adult Franchise compared to an elephant?
2. Is it unmanageable?
3. Or is it like the story in which everyone describes the elephant only by its parts?

Answers:
1. An elephant is of a giant size and in such a manner, all adult of a country (above 18 years) prepare a very big electoral vote.
2. Yes, it is quiet difficult to manage such a big group, but it is not unmanageable as since 1952, our election commission has been managing it successfully till date.
3. Yes, in India, such a huge group of adult voters in different areas, belonging to different castes are described by every political party in different groups or sections or interests. Except elections of Lok Sabha, different elections are conducted by Election Commission in different phases also.

Questions:
1. The Netaji is afraid of EC. Why do leaders fear the Election Commission?
2. Is this good for democracy?

Answers
1. The leaders fear the Election commission because they want to win the election by hook or crook but the election commission keeps check on them not to try money or muscle power to win by issuing a code of conduct on them.
2. Yes, this is good for democracy to ensure free and fair elections as Election Commission enjoys several rights, powers and functions being an autonomous body of country.

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