(English Medium) ICSE Class 9 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions for History and Civics

What is an Election Manifesto?
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What is the use of an Election Manifesto?

What is Secret Ballot?

Mention any two reasons why a Ballot Paper becomes invalid.

What is the maximum limit of the expenses for a Parliamentary contest?

Mention any two measures that ensure that elections are free and fair in India.

Mention any one measure that has been taken to discourage non-serious candidates from jumping into the election fray.

Article 20 provides for Protection in Respect of Conviction for Offences. In this respect answer the following:

What protections are available to the citizens against conviction?

Article 20 provides for Protection in Respect of Conviction for Offences. In this respect answer the following:

What is meant by Preventive Detention? State the right of citizens in this respect.

Article 20 provides for Protection in Respect of Conviction for Offences. In this respect answer the following:

Explain the limitations of the Right to Protection.

With reference to the Right to Religion, answer the following question:

How is the objective of secularism secured under this right?

With reference to the Right to Religion, answer the following question:

Explain the features of this right in detail.

What is meant by an election?

Under which method of elections are the elections to Lok Sabha held?

Name the system of election to the office of the President of India.

What is meant by a by-election?

With reference to types of elections, answer the following:

What is known as General Elections?

With reference to types of elections, answer the following:

When were the last General Elections held in India?

What is called the ‘simple majority?

When is a vote declared invalid and not counted?

Name one important duty of an enlightened electorate.