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Karnataka Board · Class 9 · Social Science
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A new citizen turns 18 years old in March. When can their name first be included in the electoral roll?
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Their name can be included on 1st April, which is the next eligibility date. The Election Commission has fixed four dates for inclusion: 1st January, 1st April, 1st July, and 1st October each year.
Why does India need an independent Election Commission?
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An independent Election Commission ensures free and fair elections without interference from the government or ruling party. It maintains neutrality, prevents electoral fraud, and gives equal opportun…
What happens during the 'scrutiny of nomination' process in elections?
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Step 1: Election officials examine all nomination papers and documents. Step 2: They verify candidate eligibility (age, citizenship, etc.). Step 3: They check if all required documents are complete. S…
Election Commission of India
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A constitutional body established on 25th January 1950 that conducts free and fair elections in India. It has one Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners, all with equal powers. The…
A political party wins 120 seats in a 250-member assembly. Can they form the government alone?
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No, they cannot form the government alone as they need 126 seats (majority = half + 1). They need 6 more seats, so they must form a coalition with other parties or get outside support to reach the maj…
Why do political parties release election manifestos?
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Election manifestos contain the promises, policies, and programs that political parties pledge to implement if voted to power. They help voters understand party positions on important issues and make …
What happens when a voter uses NOTA (None of the Above) option?
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Step 1: Voter presses NOTA button on EVM. Step 2: Vote is recorded but doesn't count for any candidate. Step 3: NOTA votes are counted separately. Step 4: Even if NOTA gets most votes, the candidate w…
Electoral Roll (Voters List)
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A comprehensive list containing names and details of all eligible voters in a constituency. It is prepared and revised annually by the Election Commission, adding 18-year-olds and removing names of de…
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- Karnataka SSLC — kseeb.kar.nic.in
- Dept of Pre-University Education, Karnataka
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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