NCERT Solutions for Class 9 Social Science Political Science Chapter 4
Social Science Class 9 Political Science
Electoral Politics 4
Important NCERT Questions Based on new NCERT Books for Session 2022-2023
Questions No: 11 Part: c
Ramesh was not in class when this chapter was being taught. He came the next day and reported what he had heard from his father. Can you tell Ramesh what is wrong with these statement Only graduates should be allowed to stand as candidates for elections.
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Ramesh, the idea that “Only graduates should run for elections” has issues. It excludes many capable individuals without formal education. Education doesn’t guarantee good governance, ignoring valuable experiences. This approach contradicts democracy’s essence, which values inclusivity and equal opportunities for all citizens. Political representation benefits from diverse perspectives, not just educational qualifications. In a democracy, the focus should be on competency, vision, and the ability to serve, rather than solely on academic qualifications.
Educational qualifications are not necessary to all kinds of jobs. It is also a wrong notion that only graduates should be allowed to contest elections. A majority of people who fought for the independence of the country were almost illiterate. They have equal right with those of the educated to enjoy the fruit of the hard won independence. It is also agreed that if a graduate degree is made an eligibility criteria, then more than 90% of the voters would become ineligible for contesting an election. Would that be a democracy, certainly not. India follows the rule – ‘One person one vote’. This is in true spirit of democracy.
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