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9th - Social Science - Book Back Answers - Civics Unit 2 - English Medium

Tamil Nadu Board 9th Standard Social Science - Civics Unit 2: Book Back Answers and Solutions

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• 1 Mark Questions: Choose the correct answer, Fill in the blanks, Identify the correct statement, Match the following 
• 2 Mark Questions: Answer briefly 
• 3, 4, and 5 Mark Questions: Answer in detail

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Topic: Unit 2. ELECTION, POLITICAL PARTIES AND PRESSURE GROUPS

I. Choose the correct Answer

Question 1.
India has adapted the electoral system followed in the ___________
(a) USA
(b) United Kingdom
(c) Canada
(d) Russia
Answer Key:
(b) United Kingdom

Question 2.
The Election Commission of India is a / an ___________
(a) Independent body
(b) Statutory body
(c) Private body
(d) Public corporation
Answer Key:
(a) Independent body
 
Question 3.
Which Article of the Constitution provides for an Election Commission?
(a) Article 280
(b) Article 315
(c) Article 324
(d) Article 325
Answer Key:
(c) Article 324

Question 4.
Which part of the constitution of India says about the election commission?
(a) Part III
(b) Part XV
(c) Part XX
(d) Part XXII
Answer Key:
(b) Part XV

Question 5.
Who accords recognition to various political parties as national or regional parties?
(a) The President
(b) The Election Commission
(c) The Parliament
(d) The President in consultation with the Election Commission
Answer Key:
(b) The Election Commission

Question 6.
Assertion (A): Indian Constitution provides for an independent Election Commission
Reason (R): To ensure free and fair elections in the country.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) does not explain (A)
(c) (A) is correct and (R) is false
(d) (A) is false and (R) is true
Answer Key:
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A)
 
Question 7.
NOTA was introduced in the year ___________
(a) 2012
(b) 2013
(c) 2014
(d) 2015
Answer Key:
(c) 2014

Question 8.
The term pressure group original in _______
(a) USA
(b) UK
(c) USSR
(d) India
Answer Key:
(a) USA

Question 9.
Assertion (A): A large number of pressure groups exist in Tndia.
Reason (R): Pressure Groups are not developed in India to the same extent as in the USA
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) does not explain (A)
(c) (A) is correct and (R) is false
(d) (A) is false and (R) is true
Answer Key:
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) does not explain (A)

II. Fill in the blanks

1. The Election Commission of India is a body of ______ members.
2. National Voters day has been celebrated on _______
3. In India, the _____ party system is followed.
4. In 2017, there were _____ recognised national parties.
5. Narmada Bachao Andolan is a _____

Answer Key:

1. Three
2. 25th January
3. Multi
4. Seven
5. Pressure Group

III. Match the following  

1. National party             –  a. Trade union
2. Single-party system    –  b. USA
3. Two-party system       –  c. China
4. Pressure groups          –  d. Seven

Answer Key:

1. National party            –  (d) Seven
2. Single-party system   –  (c) China
3. Two-party system      –  (b) USA
4. Pressure groups         –  (a) Trade union

IV. Answer the following briefly

1. Explain the electoral system in India.

India follows two types of elections.

• Direct election. 
• Indirect election.

Direction Elections:

• People directly vote for the candidates in the fray and elect their representatives.
• Ex., Lok Saba elections and State Assembly elections.

Indirect Elections:

• Voters elect their representatives who in turn elect their representatives.
• Ex. President election.

 

2. Give the meaning of a political party.

• A political party is an organization formed by a group of people with a certain ideology to contest elections.

 

3. Distinguish between two-party system and multi party system.

 

TWO-PARTY SYSTEM	MULTI-PARTY SYSTEM
* Two- party system in which only two major parties exist. * Ex., USA, UK.	* Multi-party system in which there are more than two political parties. * Ex., India, Sri Lanka.

 

4. What is a pressure - group

• The term Pressure – group originated in the USA.
• A pressure group is a group of people who are organized for promoting and defending for common interest actively.

 

V. Answer all the questions given under each caption

1. Discuss merits and demerits of direct elections?

Merits:

• As the voters elect their representatives directly, direct elections are considered to be a more democratic method of election.
• It educates people regarding the government activities and helps in choosing the appropriate candidates.
• Also, it encourages people to play an active role in politics.

Demerits:

• Direct elections are very expensive.
• Illiterate voters sometimes get misguided by false propaganda.
• There are instances in which some political candidates influencing the voters through payments in the form of cash, goods or services.

 

2. What are functions of political parties?

• Parties contest elections. Elections are fought mainly by the candidates put up by political parties.
• Parties put forward their policies and programs.
• Parties play a decisive role in making laws for a country.
• Parties shape public opinion. They raise and highlight issues of importance.
• Parties function as an important link between people and the government.

 

3. What are the functions of pressure groups in India?

 

Political participation:

• They exert influence on the policies of government precisely by mobilizing support through activities such as petitions, marches, demonstration and other forms of political protest.

Education:

• Many pressure groups devote significant resources by using high-profile academics, scientists to get their views across with an emphasis to cultivate expert authority.

Policy formulation:

• Many pressure groups are vital sources of information and render advice to the government and therefore they are regularly consulted while formulating the policies.