Electoral Politics — Social Studies STD 9 — Question
CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9Social StudiesElectoral Politics3 Marks
Question
What does ‘voter turnout’ during an election in India signify?
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Answer
People’s participation in elections is usually measured by the voter turnout figures. Turnout indicates the per cent of eligible voters who actually cast their votes.
In India, the poor, illiterate and the underprivileged people vote in larger proportion as compared to the rich and privileged sections.
Common people in India attach a lot of importance to elections. They feel that through elections, they can bring pressure on the political parties to adopt policies and programmes favourable for them.
The interest of voters, in election-related activities, has been increasing over the years.
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