Question

what does voter turnout during an election in India signify

Answer 1

one vote of a voter can change the entire election as one vote of a voter can change the total number of the votes of a political party

Answer 2

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(i) People's participation in elections is usually measured by the voter turnout figures. Turnout indicates the per cent of eligible voters who actually cast their votes.

(ii) In India, the poor, illiterate and the underprivileged people vote in larger proportion as compared to the rich and privileged sections.

(iii) Common people in India attach a lot of importance to elections. They feel that through elections, they can bring pressure on the political parties to adopt policies and programmes favourable for them.

(iv) The interest of voters, in election-related activities, has been increasing over the years.