Worksheet: Democracy in Action | Footprints Class 7: Book Solutions, Notes & Worksheets PDF Download

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: How often are general elections held in India to establish a new government?
(a) Every 3 years
(b) Every 4 years
(c) Every 5 years
(d) Every 6 years

Q2: What is the purpose of election campaigns and rallies?
(a) To promote sports activities
(b) To celebrate national holidays
(c) To garner support for political candidates
(d) To conduct social surveys

Q3: At what age are Indian citizens given the right to vote?
(a) 16
(b) 18
(c) 21
(d) 25

Q4: Who is responsible for conducting free and fair elections in India?
(a) The Prime Minister
(b) The Chief Justice
(c) The Chief Election Commissioner
(d) The President

Q5: What is the minimum age for a candidate contesting in elections?
(a) 21 years
(b) 22 years
(c) 24 years
(d) 25 years

Fill in the Blanks

Q1: Election campaigns and rallies are essential for highlighting the ______ of political candidates.

Q2: The principle of 'one person, one vote' ensures ______ equality.

Q3: The Election Commission of India is an independent body entrusted with the responsibility of conducting ______ and fair elections.

Q4: A constituency is the geographical area that an ______ candidate represents.

Q5: After the counting of votes, the Returning Officer declares the name of the ______.

Match the Column (In a Table)

True/False

Q1: Universal Adult Franchise discriminates based on religion and language. (True/False)

Q2: The Election Commission can allocate the same symbol to more than one political party. (True/False)

Q3: Every citizen can cast only one vote during an election. (True/False)

Q4: Political parties in India can be classified into national parties and international parties. (True/False)

Q5: A coalition government is formed by a single party that has won the majority of votes. (True/False)