Elections in India (History / Social Studies)

Elections in India: Notes, questions and answers.

In a democratic form of government, people choose representatives to form the government. This process of electing a leader is known as an election. The Election Commission announces the elections in India and also conducts the elections.

The party that wins the maximum seats in the elections forms the government; the other elected members from the opposition. In a coalition government, two or more parties join hands to form the government.

• Which form of government is present in India?
  Answer: Democracy
• Where is the Parliament of India located?
  Answer: New Delhi
• Who was the first President of India?
  Answer: Dr. Rajendra Prasad
• Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
  Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru

ICSE Class 5 Questions:

• Why is it important to cast vote?
• Explain the term ‘constituency’
• Who forms the opposition?
• What is a coalition government?
• How can a government be changed during its term?
• Mention three responsibilities of a good citizen

Project TOPIC

“Elections form the bedrock of the largest democracy in the world-India”. With reference to the 2019 Lok Sabha elections discuss the following topics:

A] Method of Election:

• Direct Election. `
• Universal Adult Franchise
• Secret Ballot
• Latest Technology used for voting.

B) Election Process in India.

• Formation of Constituencies
• Filling of Nominations
• Rules to he followed during Election Campaign
• Election Manifesto (any four National Parties)
• Counting of Votes and Declaration of Results

C) Formation of the Government.

• Appointment of Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.
• List of Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State and Deputy Ministers.
• Role of Opposition Party in a Democratic set up.

D) Goals set by the newly formed government utter the election.

E) Your expectations as a citizen, from the New Government.

Instructions: The Project should he presented in a hardbound inter-leafed journtal consisting of ll0 pages.

Sufficient Research & Reference work is expected from the students. Use relevant illustrations. The project must include a Bonafide certificate on the page after the index. Cover the journal with Royal Blue chart paper.
The cover page should indicate: Name. (Class, Division and Roll No.)
All headings and subtopics must be written in BLOCK LETTERS.