CBSE Class 8 Social Science Universal Franchise and India’s Electoral System (Class 8 NCERT New) Quiz 2

1. A campaign team plays loud music outside a polling station on voting day. Which principle is being violated?

A Parliament session procedures B Model Code of Conduct C Right to secret ballot only D Citizenship requirement rules

2. Which statement best describes the main responsibility of the Election Commission of India during national elections?

A Sets tax rates to fund government programs B Runs political campaigns for registered parties C Conducts elections and ensures they are free and fair D Writes laws and votes on parliamentary bills

3. Electronic Voting Machine is paired with VVPAT for what primary purpose?

A Translate ballots into multiple languages B Allow remote voting from home devices C Speed up counting with wireless internet D Provide a paper trail for vote verification

4. Which action most clearly violates the Model Code of Conduct during an election campaign?

A Explaining policies in door-to-door visits B Publishing a party manifesto early C Holding rallies with required permissions D Distributing gifts to attract voters

5. What is the minimum voting age for citizens to participate in Indian general elections?

A 21 years B 18 years C 25 years D 16 years

6. Which constitutional article in India grants the right to vote to all citizens without discrimination?

A Article 324 B Article 19 C Article 326 D Article 21

7. Which of the following best describes the concept of "Universal Franchise"?

A The right to vote granted only to educated citizens of a country B The right to vote extended to all adult citizens regardless of gender, religion, race, or economic status C The right to vote given exclusively to taxpaying citizens of a country D The right to vote limited to citizens who own property in the country

8. Which body is responsible for conducting and supervising elections in India?

A The Supreme Court of India B The Parliament of India C The Election Commission of India D The President of India

9. In the context of Indian elections, what is the purpose of the Model Code of Conduct?

A It is a set of rules that only applies to voters during elections B It is a set of guidelines that political parties and candidates must follow during the election period to ensure free and fair elections C It is a legal document that defines the qualifications required to become a Member of Parliament D It is a document that outlines the duties of the Election Commission after elections are completed

10. A student argues that universal franchise can weaken democracy because uninformed voters may make poor choices. Using your understanding of democratic principles, evaluate this argument and identify the most appropriate counter-argument.

A The argument is valid because only educated citizens should be allowed to vote to ensure better governance B The argument is flawed because universal franchise ensures equal representation, and restricting voting rights based on knowledge would create an unequal and biased system C The argument is correct because economic stability is more important than equal voting rights in a democracy D The argument is valid because the government should appoint leaders rather than relying on public voting