(i) In a democratic election, people should have real choice. This happens only when there are almost no restrictions on anyone to contest elections. This is what our system provides. (ii) Anyone who can be a voter, can also become a candidate in elections and therefore can contest elections. (iii)Read more
(i) In a democratic election, people should have real choice. This happens only when there are almost no restrictions on anyone to contest elections. This is what our system provides.
(ii) Anyone who can be a voter, can also become a candidate in elections and therefore can contest elections.
(iii) The only difference is that in order to be a candidate, the minimum age is 25 years, while it is only 18 years for being a voter.
(i) In the last few years, a new system of Election photo Identity card (EPIC) has been introduced. (ii) The government has made efforts to give this card to every person on the voters' list. (iii) The voters are required to carry this card when they go out to cast their vote, so that no one can votRead more
(i) In the last few years, a new system of Election photo Identity card (EPIC) has been introduced.
(ii) The government has made efforts to give this card to every person on the voters’ list.
(iii) The voters are required to carry this card when they go out to cast their vote, so that no one can vote for- someone else.
(iv) But the card is not yet compulsory for voting. The voters can show many other proofs of identity like the ration card, driving licence or the passport, etc.
(i) The system of reservation was extended later to other weaker sections at the district and local level. (ii) In many states, seats in rural and urban local bodies are now reserved for other Backward Classes (OBCs) as well. (iii) However, the proportion of seats reserved varies from state to stateRead more
(i) The system of reservation was extended later to other weaker sections at the district and local level.
(ii) In many states, seats in rural and urban local bodies are now reserved for other Backward Classes (OBCs) as well.
(iii) However, the proportion of seats reserved varies from state to state. Similarly, one-third of the seats are reserved in rural and urban local bodies for women candidates.
Do people have real choice in a democratic election?
(i) In a democratic election, people should have real choice. This happens only when there are almost no restrictions on anyone to contest elections. This is what our system provides. (ii) Anyone who can be a voter, can also become a candidate in elections and therefore can contest elections. (iii)Read more
(i) In a democratic election, people should have real choice. This happens only when there are almost no restrictions on anyone to contest elections. This is what our system provides.
See less(ii) Anyone who can be a voter, can also become a candidate in elections and therefore can contest elections.
(iii) The only difference is that in order to be a candidate, the minimum age is 25 years, while it is only 18 years for being a voter.
What do you know about voter’s ID card?
(i) In the last few years, a new system of Election photo Identity card (EPIC) has been introduced. (ii) The government has made efforts to give this card to every person on the voters' list. (iii) The voters are required to carry this card when they go out to cast their vote, so that no one can votRead more
(i) In the last few years, a new system of Election photo Identity card (EPIC) has been introduced.
See less(ii) The government has made efforts to give this card to every person on the voters’ list.
(iii) The voters are required to carry this card when they go out to cast their vote, so that no one can vote for- someone else.
(iv) But the card is not yet compulsory for voting. The voters can show many other proofs of identity like the ration card, driving licence or the passport, etc.
How has reservation system been extended to other weaker sections?
(i) The system of reservation was extended later to other weaker sections at the district and local level. (ii) In many states, seats in rural and urban local bodies are now reserved for other Backward Classes (OBCs) as well. (iii) However, the proportion of seats reserved varies from state to stateRead more
(i) The system of reservation was extended later to other weaker sections at the district and local level.
See less(ii) In many states, seats in rural and urban local bodies are now reserved for other Backward Classes (OBCs) as well.
(iii) However, the proportion of seats reserved varies from state to state. Similarly, one-third of the seats are reserved in rural and urban local bodies for women candidates.
When was the first Indian Cricket club formed?
The first Indian club, 'The Calcutta Cricket Club' was established in 1792.
The first Indian club, ‘The Calcutta Cricket Club’ was established in 1792.
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The first time a Black player led the west Indies Test team was in 1960 when Frank Worrall was named captain.
The first time a Black player led the west Indies Test team was in 1960 when Frank Worrall was named captain.
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