Elections — Class 9 MCQs with Answers
Class 9 CBSE Social Science · Chapter 7
75 practice questions · 24 Easy · 26 Medium · 25 Hard · Updated
Practise the most important Class 9 CBSE Social Science questions from Chapter 7, "Elections". You get 9 timed quizzes made from 75 NCERT-based MCQs, with answers and explanations. The questions are split into 24 Easy, 26 Medium and 25 Hard. Warm up on the basics, then move on to the exam-level questions that set top scorers in CBSE Board exams apart.
To score well in "Elections", focus on dates, cause and effect, and reading maps and sources. Each MCQ here is timed and uses exam-style marking (+4 correct, −1 wrong, 0 skipped). This trains you to stay accurate under time pressure, as real papers need. Every question has a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a quick lesson. It is the fastest way to fix gaps before a test.
Use this chapter for focused revision. Start with the Easy set to check your basics on Elections, then move to Medium and Hard to practise applying them. Your accuracy, streaks and XP save automatically. This chapter also adds to your overall Class 9 Social Science mastery score. 14 sample questions are solved in full below, with the answer and a worked explanation. Sign in free to start practising.
Key concepts: Elections (Class 9 Social Science)
Elections are how a democracy translates the will of citizens into a government. This chapter explains why elections are necessary, how the Indian electoral process works from constituencies to counting, and the role of the Election Commission in keeping them free and fair.
- Why elections are needed
- They let citizens choose representatives, judge the record of those in power, and change the government peacefully.
- Constituency
- The geographical area whose voters elect one representative; India is divided into 543 Lok Sabha constituencies.
- Reserved constituencies
- Seats set aside for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes so that these groups have fair representation in the legislature.
- Voters list (electoral roll)
- The official list of everyone entitled to vote, revised regularly so that new voters are added and those who moved or died are removed.
Elections — important questions & MCQs with answers (Class 9 Social Science)
14 solved questions from this chapter's difficulty levels, each with its answer and explanation. The other 61 are timed and scored when you sign in.
- Q1Easy
In a representative democracy, how do the people mainly choose those who govern them?
A.By inheritance of officeB.By appointment of the armyC.By regular elections✓ CorrectD.By a lottery systemAnswer: C. By regular elections
Explanation: Since all citizens cannot govern directly, they elect their representatives through regular elections.
- Q2Easy
For the purpose of elections, the whole country is divided into different areas called:
A.Districts onlyB.Wards onlyC.Constituencies✓ CorrectD.PanchayatsAnswer: C. Constituencies
Explanation: Each constituency elects one representative; for Lok Sabha these are called parliamentary constituencies.
- Q3Easy
Which body conducts elections to the Parliament and State Legislatures in India?
A.The Prime Minister's OfficeB.The Supreme CourtC.The Reserve Bank of IndiaD.The Election Commission of India✓ CorrectAnswer: D. The Election Commission of India
Explanation: The Election Commission of India (ECI) is the independent body that conducts elections in the country.
- Q4Easy
What is the minimum age to vote in elections in India?
A.18 years✓ CorrectB.16 yearsC.21 yearsD.25 yearsAnswer: A. 18 years
Explanation: Every Indian citizen aged 18 years or above has the right to vote.
- Q5Easy
Elections allow voters to remove a government they are unhappy with. This feature is called:
A.Accountability✓ CorrectB.FederalismC.SecularismD.CentralisationAnswer: A. Accountability
Explanation: Elections make leaders accountable, as voters can vote them out and choose someone else.
- Q6Easy
The official list of all those who are eligible to vote in an area is called the:
A.Census reportB.Voters' list (electoral roll)✓ CorrectC.Ration card listD.Party membership listAnswer: B. Voters' list (electoral roll)
Explanation: The electoral roll or voters' list contains the names of all eligible voters in a constituency.
- Q7Medium
A group argues that a country can be democratic even without elections, because experts can govern better than elected leaders. Why is this argument weak?
A.Without elections, people cannot choose or change their rulers and hold them accountable✓ CorrectB.Experts cannot read or writeC.Experts always make mistakesD.Elections are cheaper than expertsAnswer: A. Without elections, people cannot choose or change their rulers and hold them accountable
Explanation: Elections are essential because they let citizens choose, judge and replace those in power; rule by experts removes this accountability.
- Q8Medium
Under the First-Past-The-Post system used for Lok Sabha elections, the winner in a constituency is the candidate who:
A.Is chosen by the PresidentB.Gets more than half of all votesC.Gets the highest number of votes among all candidates✓ CorrectD.Spends the most moneyAnswer: C. Gets the highest number of votes among all candidates
Explanation: In First-Past-The-Post, the candidate with the most votes wins, even without an absolute majority.
- Q9Medium
During an election, the Election Commission transfers some government officers who are accused of helping the ruling party. This shows that the ECI has:
A.No control over officialsB.Power to direct the administration during elections to ensure fairness✓ CorrectC.Power only to count votesD.Authority to dissolve the Parliament permanentlyAnswer: B. Power to direct the administration during elections to ensure fairness
Explanation: During elections, government officers work under the ECI, which can transfer them to keep the process fair.
- Q10Medium
Universal adult franchise was adopted in India from the very first general election. Why was this remarkable?
A.It allowed only men to voteB.Very few countries had given the vote to all adults at once✓ CorrectC.It gave the vote only to the richD.It removed the need for electionsAnswer: B. Very few countries had given the vote to all adults at once
Explanation: India gave equal voting rights to all adults from the start, while many older democracies had extended it only gradually.
- Q11Medium
Assertion (A): A government cannot simply continue in office beyond its prescribed term without seeking a fresh mandate from the people. Reason (R): Elected representatives are accountable to the people, and periodic elections are how citizens hold them accountable.
A.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A✓ CorrectB.Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of AC.A is true but R is falseD.A is false but R is trueAnswer: A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation: The chapter answers 'No' to a government continuing beyond its prescribed term because periodic elections are one of the most crucial elements of democracy: representatives are accountable to the people, and holding them accountable is ensured through periodic elections.
- Q12Hard
Assertion (A): Elections by themselves do not guarantee a democracy. Reason (R): A country can hold elections and still deny voters real choice, fair conduct or freedom to remove rulers. Choose the correct option.
A.A is true, but R is falseB.Both A and R are true, but R does not explain AC.Both A and R are true, and R correctly explains A✓ CorrectD.A is false, but R is trueAnswer: C. Both A and R are true, and R correctly explains A
Explanation: Elections must be free, fair, regular and offer real choice; without these conditions, mere voting does not make a country democratic, so R explains A.
- Q13Hard
In a constituency, Candidate P gets 35%, Q gets 33%, R gets 32% of votes. Under First-Past-The-Post, who wins and what does this reveal?
A.No one wins, since none crossed 50%B.Q wins, because the runner-up is chosenC.P wins, even though most voters (65%) preferred someone else✓ CorrectD.R wins, because the lowest share is favouredAnswer: C. P wins, even though most voters (65%) preferred someone else
Explanation: FPTP gives victory to the candidate with the most votes (P), even though a majority of voters chose other candidates.
- Q14Hard
Assertion (A): The Election Commission of India conducts elections to the Rajya Sabha as well as to the Lok Sabha. Reason (R): Members of the Rajya Sabha are elected under the First-Past-The-Post system.
A.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of AB.Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of AC.A is true but R is false✓ CorrectD.A is false but R is trueAnswer: C. A is true but R is false
Explanation: The ECI conducts elections to the Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha, the Vidhan Sabhas and Vidhan Parishads, and to the offices of President and Vice President, so the assertion is true. Rajya Sabha elections use proportional representation, not First-Past-The-Post, which is used for the Lok Sabha and the Vidhan Sabhas, so the reason is false.
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What are the key concepts in Class 9 Social Science Elections?+
Elections are how a democracy translates the will of citizens into a government. This chapter explains why elections are necessary, how the Indian electoral process works from constituencies to counting, and the role of the Election Commission in keeping them free and fair. Key ideas include Why elections are needed, Constituency, Reserved constituencies, Voters list (electoral roll).
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It has 75 NCERT-based MCQs on "Elections": 24 Easy, 26 Medium and 25 Hard. Together they make 9 timed quizzes, and you never get the same set twice. Every question has an instant explanation. They help you prepare for CBSE Board exams.
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Start with the Easy quiz to check your basics, then try Medium and Hard to practise applying them. There are 9 timed quizzes on this chapter, so you can come back for a fresh set instead of one you have seen. Read each explanation, retry the questions you miss, and track your accuracy until it stays high.
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The questions that matter most test Why elections are needed, Constituency, Reserved constituencies, Voters list (electoral roll). This page shows 14 solved important MCQs with answers and explanations; all 75 questions on the chapter are available as timed quizzes once you sign in.
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