explain any five characteristics of popular participation in the election process of india
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People's participation in election is usually measured by voter turnout figures. Turnout indicates the per cent of eligible voters who actually cast their vote. Over the last fifty years in India the turnout has either remained stable or actually gone up.
(a) In India the poor, illiterate and underprivileged people vote in larger proportion as compared to the rich and privileged sections.
(b) Common people in India attach a lot of importance to elections. They feel that through elections they can bring pressure on political parties to adopt policies and programmes favourable to them. They also feel that their vote matters in the way things are run in the country.
(c) The interests of voters in election related activities have been increasing over the years. During the 2004 elections, more than one third voters work in campaign related activities.
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A. People's participation in election is usually measured by voter turn out figure.
B. Turnout indicates the percent of eligible voters who actually cast their vote.
C. The interest of voters in election related activities has been increasing over the years.
D. More than half of the people identified themselves as being close to one or other political party.
E. One out of every 7 voters is a member of political party.