History & Civics
With reference to types of elections, answer the following:
(a) What is known as General Elections?
(b) State two points of difference between By-Election and Mid-term Election.
(c) When were the last General Elections held in India? What do you understand by the term 'Electorate'? What are the rights of the Electorate?
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(a) The Elections held to elect the members of the Lok Sabha after expiry of the normal term of five years are called the General Elections.
(b) Two points of difference between a by-election and mid-term election are:
| Sl. No. | Mid-Term Election | By-elections |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | This type of election is held when a State Legislative Assembly or Lok Sabha is dissolved before the completion of its full term (5 years) | This type of election is held when a seat falls vacant due to death or resignation of the member before completion of his/her term. |
| 2 | The new house has a full five year term. | The member so elected remains the member for the unexpired term of the house. |
(c) The last General Elections were held in 2019 in India.
An electorate can be defined as all the people who are eligible to vote. Alternatively, a very large body of voters is called the electorate.
The Indian Constitution grants the right to vote to all Indian citizens of sound mind above the age of 18, irrespective of an individual’s caste, religion, social or economic status. Every voter is allowed one vote only. A voter can vote at the constituency where they have registered themselves.
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