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The Electoral Process — Syllabus

Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · History and Political Science

What The Electoral Process covers in Maharashtra Board Class 10 History and Political Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 10 History and Political Science · 2026-27

Topics in The Electoral Process

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1. Importance of Elections and Representation

  • Democracy works through representation because every citizen cannot take part directly in every decision.
  • People elect representatives to run the government on their behalf.
  • Elections allow a peaceful change in power.
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2. Election Commission of India

  • Art. 324 of the Indian Constitution established the autonomous Election Commission.
  • The Election Commission consists of one Chief Election Commissioner and two other commissioners.
  • The President appoints the election commissioners.
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3. Functions of the Election Commission

  • Preparing the voters list is a function of the Election Commission.
  • Every Indian citizen who has completed 18 years of age has a right to vote.
  • The Election Commission updates the voters list and includes new voters.
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4. Delimitation and Constituencies

  • The total number of members in Loksabha is 543.
  • This means there are 543 constituencies of Loksabha.
  • Creating and restructuring constituencies is the responsibility of the Delimitation Commission.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Electoral Process in a Democracy

Election CommissionState Election CommissionsFunctions of Election CommissionDelimitation CommissionVoters and FranchiseCode of ConductElection TypesGeneral Elections

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What are the important topics in The Electoral Process for Maharashtra Board Class 10 History and Political Science?
Key topics in The Electoral Process include Importance of Elections and Representation, Election Commission of India, Functions of the Election Commission, Delimitation and Constituencies. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Maharashtra Board Class 10 board exam.
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