5. “Sanjay Kumar, a citizen of India was not allowed to cast his vote as he was not
having an Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC).” What is the purpose of an EPIC and
what were the options available to Sanjay Kumar? (1)
6. Why there is no educational qualification required for the candidates for
contesting election? (1)
7. You visited an electoral booth and viewed malpractices being used to win the
election. Can these malpractices be stopped? Give reasons. (1)
8. List out some of the minimum conditions of a democratic election. (3)
9. Identify the reasons which make India a successful democracy in the world. (3)
10.“During elections many political parties and candidates takes resort to illegal
means to win”. In the light of the above statement, name the values and rights that
are ignored.
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Sanjay needs to have any kind of identity proof that includes Addhar Card to verify his identity.
It also serves as general identity, address, and age proof for other purposes such as buying a mobile phone SIM card or applying for a passport. It also serves as a Travel Document to travel to Nepal and Bhutan by Land or Air It is also known as Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC).
use of epic is that whether the person is Indian or not. Sanjay should have addhar card to verify his identity
Yes, the malpractices related to election can be curbed. The Election Commission should ban people with criminal background from contesting election. Further, it should be mandatory for candidates to declare their assets and electoral malpractices or rigging should be checked.
(i) Free and fair elections are held. (ii) Periodic elections are held. (iii) Independent Election Commission exists to make elections free and fair.