📘 Chapter 07: Elections and Duties of a Citizen

Theme-II: The Constitution of India – Basic features

A. Tick (✓) the correct option:

1. Who files nomination papers?
Ans: b) candidates

2. Where is the indelible ink put on a voter?
Ans: a) finger

3. Who is the leader of the government of a state?
Ans: d) Chief Minister

B. Answer the following:

1. What is the duty of the Election Commission of India?
Ans: The duty of the Election Commission of India is to conduct a fair and impartial election. It declares the dates of election and publishes the electoral rolls.

2. Name some political parties of India.
Ans: Some political parties of India are Indian National Congress (INC), Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), Communist Party of India (CPI), and Janta Dal (JD).

3. Comment on the importance of elections.
Ans: Elections are important because they provide a way for citizens to choose their leaders, allow change of leadership, show political participation, and act as a self-corrective system.

4. List two responsibilities of a citizen of a democratic country.
Ans: 1. Voting in Elections – Every citizen should cast their vote.
2. Paying Revenues – Citizens should pay all taxes honestly.

C. Fill in the blanks:

1. People above the age of 18 are eligible to vote.

2. It is the responsibility of the voters to enroll their names.

3. Elections in India involve secret ballot.

4. Generally, the voting takes place between 7.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.

📝 Important Points

  • Election is a process by which people choose the government.
  • Elections are conducted by the Election Commission of India.
  • Use of EVM for voting has become very popular in India.
  • A good citizen should vote, pay taxes honestly, and respect public property.

📖 Glossary

Eligible - allowed, qualified
Campaign - try to convince people to vote for them
Ballot - a paper or card used to cast a vote
Indelible - something that cannot be easily erased