Question

Can we draw the following conclusions from the information given in this chapter? Give two facts to support your position for each of these.

a. Election Commission of India does not have enough powers to conduct free and fair elections in the country.
b. There is a high level of popular participation in the elections in our country.
c. It is very easy for the party in power to win an election.
d. Many reforms are needed to make our elections completely free and fair.

Answer 1

a.  No. The given conclusion for the Election Commission cannot be drawn because:

• Election Commission released the code of conduct for elections and has the power to punish whoever violates them.
• During elections, the election in-charge works under the Election Commission of India and not the government.

b.  Yes, the given conclusion can be drawn because:

• Voters-turnout has soared in the past few years
• There has been an increase in people’s participation in election-related activities

c.  No, it is not the right conclusion

• The ruling party in one election loses the power in the next
• Despite a lot of expenditure in the election campaign, candidates lose

d.  Yes, the conclusion is fair because:

• Reforms will make it easier for small parties to face no major challenge in fighting an election
• To stop candidates’ facing criminal charges from running an election

Answer 2

Answer:

The Election Commission of India is powerful enough to conduct free and fair elections: It implements the code of conduct and punishes any candidate or party that violates it. In Elections, Government officials work under the EC and not the government.