Question

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.

Class 9 - Social science - Electoral Politics Page 76

Answer 1

a) Democracy is based on the principle of equality, hence, women should be given the right to vote.

No it is not essential that women always vote the way , men tell them because every voter is free to choose his/ her candidate . In The modern age women are highly qualified & ambitious they are playing very active and intelligent role in politics.

 

b)

Party politics can create tension in society or locality for a short time  but still electoral competition is the best method to elect People's Representative. Electoral competition give chance to the voters to elect the candidate of their choice.

In the long run all political leaders try to do what is good for the people because all want to remain in power.

 

c)

This statement is wrong because it is not in accordance with the democratic principles.

In our country putting an educational qualification would go against the spirit of democracy. People's Representative should have the ability to understand people's problem and to represent their interest.

If only graduates allowed to contest election then more than 90% of the citizens will not be eligible to contest elections. This is against the principle of equality on which democracy is based.

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Answer 2

Answer:

• 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.

• It is true that party politics creates tension in the society, but it is wrong to say that elections should be decided by consensus. Competition in politics works out for the good of the people as politicians compete with each other in fulfilling their promises. They might not be honest, but they know that they need to work to be elected. Thus, even their selfish actions benefit the people.
• Educational qualification is not required to understand the people’s needs, and to represent their interests. Thus, it is not necessary for politicians to be graduates.