Question

11. Ramesh was not in class when this chapter was being taught. He came the next day and repeated what he had heard from his father. Can you tell Ramesh what is wrong with these statements?

a. Women always vote the way men tell them to. So what is the point of giving them the right to vote?
b. Party politics creates tension in society. Elections should be decided by consensus not by competition.
c. Only graduates should be allowed to stand as candidates for elections.

Answer 1

Answer:

a.  In elections, the secret-ballot system is used where an individual can vote for the party he/she likes. Hence, women can also use their discretion and cast a vote as per their wish.

b.  Competition is important for any profession, as it motivates one to be better. Competition in elections ensures that candidates work hard for society. Hence, it should be encouraged.

c.  Educational qualification is not the only factor for a candidate to understand the social needs of the people. Hence, it should be fair if someone who is not a graduate decides to run for an election.

Answer 2

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a. Women always vote the way men tell them to. So what is the point of giving them the right to vote?

The statement is wrong because the policy of secret ballot ensures that an individual can vote for whoever he/she wants. Women are fully capable of taking decisions on their own and selecting the candidate they like.